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| Issuer | Bank of Louisiana |
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| Year | 1862 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | Central upper vignette of an eagle with sailing ships in the background; a portrait medallion of a young woman anchors the lower left corner, while an allegorical standing female figure occupies the right side. Denomination numeral "5" appears in the corners, with the issuing bank's promise-to-pay legend across the center. The design is executed in the engraved style typical of antebellum American bank note production. |
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| Obverse lettering | 5 FIVE The President, Directors & Co. OF THE BANK OF LOUISIANA Will pay FIVE DOLLARS on demand to the Bearer. NEW ORLEANS May 22, 1862 FIVE |
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| Reverse lettering | 5 BANK OF LOUISIANA. 5 |
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