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5 Dollars Bank of East Tennessee
| Issuer | Bank of East Tennessee |
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| Year | 1855 |
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| Designer(s) | Danforth, Wright & Co. |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is executed in intaglio by Danforth, Wright & Co. and presents a rich allegorical composition across the full width of the note. At left, a standing female figure in classical robes holds a spear and shield; at center and right, two further allegorical figures — one winged — are rendered in a dramatic tableau against a landscape vignette with fine engine-turned guilloche work framing the design. The bank name 'BANK OF EAST TENNESSEE' curves in bold lettering across the lower center, with 'FIVE DOLLARS' at top and denomination counters at lower left and right. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is printed in orange-red and pale blue, centered on a large ornate cartouche with elaborate scroll and lathe-work surrounds. 'THE BANK OF EAST TENNESSEE' is inscribed in bold letterpress across the cartouche's center, flanked by two circular guilloche medallions each bearing the numeral '5'. A mirror image of the obverse text is visible through the paper from the face side. |
| Reverse lettering | THE BANK OF EAST TENNESSEE 5 5 FIVE DOLLARS |
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