Alligator, Louisiana. Joseph Keller. September 12, 1862. 5 Cents. PMG Very Fine 25.No imprint. Serial number 42 penned at top right. Black border prints. FIVE CENTS in left end panel. Large bold printed 5 at top center flanked by the denomination spelled out at left and right. Joseph Keller, Alligator, La., Will pay FIVE CENTS to Bearer In Confederate Notes, in sums of $5. below. Signed by Keller at bottom right. An incredibly rare piece of Louisiana Civil War period scrip with an excellent location name. We have been unable to track any auction appearances for this issuer in at least the last 15 years if ever. We also have been unable to find any sure records of Keller or the town of Alligator. We can assume the stories of both have been covered up by the sands of time (or the black water of the bayou). PMG comments Small Tears on the back of the holder.
