T-4. Confederate Currency. 1861 $50. PMG Very Fine 25. No. 1147, Plate A. This example was issued May 31st, 1861. The green border and security prints are bold while the dual "50" die counters pop in dark black ink. The federal blue serial numbers are bold. The number of times "50" can be counted on the design is staggering, comprising the border design, die counters, protectors and security printing. At center is a vignette of slaves hoeing in a cotton field (this design was used before on Southern obsolete notes, and later on the T-41 $100). National Bank Note Company (New York) produced 1,606 of these notes, with about 150+ known to exist today. The hand signed actual signatures of Register Clitherall and Treasurer Elmore remain legible and are neatly penned.
