| Description |
Mexico, MO � Treasurer of the City of Mexico 25 Cents Oct. 6, 1862. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. An extremely rare Civil War-dated Missouri municipal note and the only example like it in the Newman Collection or that we have encountered. Mexico, in Audrain County, was founded in 1836. At the beginning of the Civil War, the town had Union and Confederate soldiers participating fairly equally. However, the town was along the North Missouri Rail Road route and was quickly under Union occupation. This note was authorized and circulated during that period (note it is not payable in Confederate notes or Missouri Bonds). Printed on white paper, without imprint. Titles and obligations are across the center. The left end panel shows a portrait of Franklin in the center. City and date are at lower left. No. 1668. Hand signed by A.[lbertus] Ringo, as the mayor, at lower right. Noted with "Edge Tears and Repairs; Minor Stains." The faults are seen on the back, and this note is fairly bright from the face. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20153, realized $1800. |
