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Title: US $ 3.00
Date: 1853-08-13
Object Name: paper money
Classification: North American
Issuing Authorities:
National Bank, State of Illinois
Culture(s):
American
Mint: North America, United States, New Orleans
Technique: printed
Medium: paper
Dimensions: Coin: 12 O'Clock (12 O'Clock) Overall: 7.5 x 17.5 cm (2 15/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
Subject/Image: Reverse: Stamped inscription
Subject/Image: Obverse: Eagle left, head down, wings open with banner in mouth and standing on shield (as in seal of State of Illinois).
Inscription: Obverse: No 1444 A
Inscription: Reverse: DAVID FORD WATCH MAKER Dealer in Clocks, Wat[ch]es, Jewel[ry] & Fan[cy] Goods MOUND CITY, ILL
Description: Eagle standing left on shield with head down holding banner on which E PLURIBUS UNUM. Train and agricultural activity in field left, ships on water in field right. Serial number 1444 in ink to right of eagle. 3 on lathework medallions left and right of vignette. THREE upwards in left margin and downwards in right margin. Small vignette of coat of arms with anchor between signatures of Cashier and President. Signature of Registrar upwards by left margin.
Accession Number: NG.1979.5.40