Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Confederate $5 note 1864 |
Collection |
Currency Collection |
Catalog Number |
2000.039.073.128 |
Object Name |
Currency |
Scope & Content |
$5 Confederate note. Seventhissue notes authorized by Act of 17 February 1864 Reddish network background. Intricate blue reverse with "Five" in large letters. State capitol at Richmond Virginia upper center. C. G. Memminger at right. Also known as the "Lincoln Assassination note" because one of these notes was found in Lincoln's wallet immediately after his assassination. |
Date |
17 February 1864 |
People |
Memminger, C. G. |
Search Terms |
Currency Confederate States of America |
Credit line |
Gift of the Staton Estate |
Additional Info. |
The Paper Currency Collection Artifact History Article |
