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| Issuer | State of Mississippi |
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| Year | 1862 |
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| Value | 10 Dollars |
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| Obverse description | Green-tinted letterpress note issued by the State of Mississippi, carrying the manuscript date of November 1st, 1862, with the legend 'Faith of the State Pledged' printed in red as a prominent underprint across the face. The text panel specifies fundability in eight per cent interest bonds redeemable in ten years and the promise to pay Ten Dollars to Bearer at the Treasury office in Jackson, Mississippi. Blank spaces are reserved for manuscript insertion of the issue date. |
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| Obverse lettering | Fundable in Bonds bearing Eight Per cent, payable in ten years, when not less than Five Hundred Dollars is presented. Receivable in payment of all dues to the State. THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI promises to pay to Bearer TEN DOLLARS at the Treasury office. Issued ___________ day of ______________ 186 |
| Reverse description | The reverse is entirely unprinted, presenting plain paper stock that exhibits age toning, fold lines, and scattered soiling consistent with regular circulation use. |
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