Title: US $ 3.00
Object Name: paper money
Classification: North American
Mint: North America, United States, Jackson
Dimensions: Overall: 7.5 x 18.5 cm (2 15/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Subject/Image: Reverse:
Blank
Subject/Image: Obverse:
Youthful sailor with oar. Maritime scene. Steam train left. Dog's head left
Inscription: Obverse:
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
Will pay to Bearer
the sum of THREE DOLLARS out of
proceeds of Cotton Pledged for Redemption of this
Note, at the Treasurer's office in Jackson, Miss.
Issued 1st day of May 1862
Description: The overprint reads "COTTON PLEDGED 3" in green ink.
Lower right under "3" bust of youthful sailor wearing hat right, wielding oar. Left margin at 9 o'clock rotation vignette of maritime scene with sailboats. Central vignette: steam train drawing carriages left. Dog's head left between signatures below.
Accession Number: NG.1979.5.6
