Up for your consideration is a very nice $5 CSA note, that features C. G. Memminger, The Secretary of the Treasury for the Confederacy from 1861 to 1864. This was the Confederate issue that President Lincoln had in his pocket when we was shot on April 14th 1865, at Ford's Theatre.

Engraved by Keatinge & Ball in Columbia, SC. Dated February 17th 1864. Plate letter F, series 2. Serial # 71375 hand written at the top right. CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE+ condition.

Crisp paper. Dark details. Nice signatures and numbering. Good color on both sides, especially the front, which is pushing towards dark red. Fully framed with a full borderline visible. A couple small pinholes.

NO tears, major stains, ink erosion or hard evidence of circulation. Minor ink stain on the backside. Two light folds at the left side, and a couple light handling creases are noted.

A note that has very nice eye appeal, and presents very well in hand. Your satisfaction is always guaranteed.

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