T-5. Confederate Currency. 1861 $100. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ.No. 2923, Plate B. The first of the Richmond notes issued after the relocation of the Confederate capital, these high quality $100s were produced by the Southern Bank Note Company in New Orleans which was the southern operating branch of the American Bank Note Company. Justice with sword and scales is seen at left. A steam locomotive with cars in tow chugs by a river at center. Minerva, the goddess of war, is seen at right. This well cut and crisp example displays bold forest green protector tints and creamy white red fiber paper. The penned signatures of Tyler and Elmore are neatly signed. A Choice example of this popular type.
