However, because of union control of the mississippi river, until january 1865 the law was effective only east of the mississippi a fairly peculiar economic phenomenon occurred during the war in that the confederate government issued both regular money notes and interest. American civil war, confederate money description the contents of these sets of confederate currency reproductions will vary from set to set. A guide book of southern states currency official red book. Collecting confederate paper money today a closer look covers the different ways people are collecting csa paper money and costs associated with putting together a 70note type set. Set of reproduction confederate currency gettysburg museum. Confederate paper money confederate banknotes and currency. This new reference on collecting confederate paper money, field edition released in january, 2014 by pierre fricke updates his. As the war began to tilt against the confederates, confidence in the currency diminished, and the government inflated the currency by continuing to print the unbacked banknotes. Confederate paper money values values for confederate. He also operates a highly respected rare coin and paper money collecting business visit. Selling confederate currency, obsolete and us currency. A general guide to grading csa notes confederate states of. Civil war currency and our confederate hoard littleton.
The marketoriented grading will tend to push notes up the grading scale. It has been in full color since the 19th edition and covers over 260 years of american paper money from colonial notes to federal reserve notes frns, to confederates. On april 1, 1864, the currency reform act of 1864 went into effect. Confederate paper money is very collectible in todays market especially if the money is rare andor in perfect condition. Confederate money has been counterfeited and reproduced for more than a century. Rare photos not appropriate for history books duration. This book is a must for all confederate paper money collectors, dealers, historians and numismatists in. This book is a must for all confederate paper money collectors, dealers, historians and numismatists in general. May 28, 2012 po box 4203 ormond beach, florida 32175 office hrs ms 7. Find confederate currency and obsolete currency from a vast selection of paper money.
Currency grading confederate currency and confederate bonds. Get the best deals on uncirculated us confederate currency when you shop the largest online selection at. Comprehensive catalog of confederate paper money by grover. He has been collecting coins since 1969 and currency since 2000.
At many an auction or coin and currency show two or more pieces of the same type, variety and technical grade may appear. Confederate paper money was printed between 1861 and 1864. The confederate currency guide below shows a picture and a link to more information about each issue. Between 1861 and 1865, the confederate states of america issued over 100 varieties of currency, some very rare, others. Philadelphia, 1947, by philip hartley chase page images at hathitrust a history of american currency, with chapters on the english bank restriction and austrian paper money, new york, h. Confederate states of america banknotes confederate states paper money catalog and csa currency history southern states seceded from united states of america 18611865. Confederate money books pierre fricke us and confederate. Confederate notes were printed on a variety of different paper types. Pierre fricke s new book collecting confederate paper money 2005 edition is the most important csa currency book in the last 90 years. A fully framed confederate or obsolete note is worth considerably to a lot more than one that is trimmed into the margin for the same grade. Lot of antique civil war empherma paper, stamps, handwritten iou letters, confederate money, 1863,1864, jmaesuniques 4. I have seen bills like these go for as much as 800 us dollars and as low as 100 but hold on to them they will only increase in value because of the history to them now had the confederate army won the war we would be a much different country. A paper money identification guide for both the confederate and southern states issues of the american civil war and the reconstruction period, this book references the value of notes in six grades and offers the most complete information on upham and other facsimile notes.
Understand the different grading standards in use today and why we rely on traditional grading as well as use pmg and pcgs currency for grading our notes. To order a currency book, just click the thumbnail picture in the scan column, and scroll to the bottom of the page to add. Confederate and states currency books t o order a currency book, just click the thumbnail picture in the scan column, and scroll to the bottom of the page to add it to your shopping cart. The confederacy struck no coinage, so paper money was the staple of everyday commerce. Vintage confederate play money whitman publishing company. Confederate paper money values values for confederate currency. Confederate currency issued during the civil war, is much different then the us currency issued today. Values of old confederate money paper money buyers. In 1951 he graduated from the citadel military school in charleston, south carolina, following which he. It features slaves working in the fields dated 1862. Most confederate money was handsigned with iron gall ink. Get the best deal for us confederate currency from the largest online selection at. Aug 19, 2015 confederate paper money confederate banknotes and currency from the civil war american confederacy. Collecting confederate paper money field edition 2014.
Specializing in buying and selling confederate currency with extra attention given to new collectors. Civil war relics, civil war artifacts gettysburg museum of. Gene had pushed, prodded, and cajoled me for years to get this book done so. Oct 08, 2011 this time i bought an older confederate bill, a 1862 one dollar bill. The united states did not issue paper money until the civil war save for a few rare war of 1812 issues. His computer skills in the production of a paper money book are superb. He was a dealer in this material, as well, for many years. Get the best deals on uncirculated us confederate currency when you shop the. This decreased the southern money supply by onethird. Confederate states of america banknotes confederate. Collectors and history buffs will love the coverage of the. If you were to buy one book from this list, this is the book. These factors can affect the value of a note by 50%, 21 or even 31, e. When the confederacy seceded from the union in 1861, it immediately began issuing paper currency.
Dec 28, 2012 filled with fascinating history and an easytouse, fullcolor catalog of issues, the twelfth edition of confederate states paper money will delight and inform every confederate note collector, from novice to expert. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Newman numismatic portal at washington university in st. Date on uncut sheets, advertising notes, errors, bogus and enigmatical issues. History of collecting confederate states of america paper money 18651945 by pierre fricke and fred reed. When you shop for confederate currency on ebay, you can find a wide variety. Fullcolor images of all major confederate states currency from the civil war through reconstruction. For example, on page one, column one, the paper now reported a summary of the news of the confederate congress that now met in the city. Pierre fricke is an expert on confederate currency and an awardwinning author of several books on the subject. Buy comprehensive catalog of confederate paper money by grover criswell online at alibris. Born in 1929 in chicago, criswell was an expert on confederate paper money, and wrote several books on the subject. A grading system used by many of the members of the early american coppers club is introduced to the collectors and dealers of csa paper. One cent coins of the confederate states of america are extremely rare and essentially noncollectible for all but a few.
The author s grasp of his material and systematic presentation will open this field to many new collectors, as well as add interest and impetus to the collecting habits of old hands of this material. The 17 most important us paper money books that should be. Buy confederate states paper money 12 by edited by george s. Grading standards confederate currency and confederate bonds. However, a lot of confederate money we see is actually fake. The confederate reprint company specializes in providing primary source literature relating to the antebellum, war between the states, and reconstruction periods of american history. In 1951 he graduated from the citadel military school in charleston, south carolina, following which he attended stetson school of law in florida. Buy confederate states of america currency for sale at. Lonny, 10 years ago what you have there my friend is some very rare confederate bank notes.
Civil war currency and our confederate hoard littleton coin. The coins of the union are the most popular and affordable 186165 indian head cents, two cent pieces, three cent pieces, etc. Some examples have thin paper, and other examples were printed on thick paper. While i could write about all of our fond memories surely a booklength. The book even covers encased postage stamps and postage envelopes. Confederate currency shire library usa book 655 pierre fricke. Dating back to the 1860s, select from rare currency including authentic confederate bonds. Its a book that anyone interested in confederate paper money should have. If you are looking for info on money issued by southern states i can send you in the right direction for that too.
Nice discontinued confederate note from early in the war. Since there was no organized money system in the south, banks and local governments each printed their own money. Currently, we deal in large size demand notes of 1861 and legal tender of 18621869. It also featured a column on the value of paper money, an increasingly critical topic for richmonders and all confederate residents. Pierre fricke s 2008 collecting confederate paper money book stimulated my interest and enjoyment of the hobby. Uncirculated us confederate currency for sale ebay. These notes are graded by either pcgs or pmg with my modifying stickers indicating superior notes plus, choice and gem for the grade. All are in good condition with no tears, rips, or stains. Holt and company, 1874, by william graham sumner page. The enigma of southern states currency coin update. Filled with fascinating history and an easytouse, fullcolor catalog of issues, the twelfth edition of confederate states paper money will delight and inform every confederate note collector, from novice to expert. May 07, 20 stay away from the book confederate states paper money as the original author has passed on and the newer editions are chock full of errors and bad pricing info. Back for a 10th edition, this numismatic industry bible has updated pricing and expanded listings.
Confederate treasury secretary christopher memminger had hired the national bank note company of new york to engrave and print these first montgomery notes. Explore our selection of books to enhance your knowledge of confederate currency collecting, history and value. One cent coins of the confederate states of america are. This new reference on collecting confederate paper money, field. Today, many collect all manner of paper and hard currency of civil war vintage. Some collectors assemble an 1864, 1863 or 1862 type collections or a 64 major type note collection. This bill is not just older, but it is more rare to find since it is from the beginning of the war.
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