Scene of slavery; white overseer on horseback inspecting the work of 4 slaves in a wheat field. The nation and denomination are written above and below the scene. The serial number and signatures are hand-written in iron gall ink. A white woman stands in the lower left corner with a cap on a staff. A tree with a scroll stands on the lower right. The signatures are at the bottom.
Reverse description
Blank.
Signature(s)
of Comptroller) (Signature of Treasurer) Translation: N/A, written in English Engravers: W Keenan, Co. Reverse Blank. Watermark No Watermark
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
No Watermark
Obverse lettering
Montgomery 1st Jan, 1864
THE STATE OF ALABAMA
Scene
No. (serial number)
Will pay FIVE DOLLARS to the Bearer
Redeemable in CONFEDERATE TREASURY NOTES, or in FIVE
PER CENT. COUPON BONDS of the State, at the option of the
State.
(Signature of Comptroller) (Signature of Treasurer) (Translation: N/A, written in English)
