Here 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 # 71395 hand written at the top right. CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE+ condition.

Crisp paper. Dark details. Nice signatures and numbering. Good color on both sides. NO tears, major stains, ink erosion or hard evidence of circulation. Two light folds at the left side, and a couple light handling creases, show this note has been handled over the years.

Fully framed, with a full borderline visible. Extra margin at the left side. A couple small pinholes. Minor paper toning on the backside.

A high grade note that features very nice eye appeal. Your satisfaction is always guaranteed.

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