Part of my job was buying and selling csa notes and southern. Born in 1929 in chicago, criswell was an expert on confederate paper money, and wrote several books on the subject. Oct 08, 2011 this time i bought an older confederate bill, a 1862 one dollar bill. The first series of confederate paper money, issued in march 1861, bore interest and had a total circulation. All grades of csa currency are now rapidly disappearing into collections. I describe and picture these below, but, for simplicity, i stick with the criswell basic variety construct. To order a currency book, just click the thumbnail picture in the scan column, and scroll to the bottom of the page to add. The 1928 series usually carries an extra 10% to 20% premium. Confederate paper money was printed between 1861 and 1864. New book on history of collecting confederate paper money. Confederate paper money values values for confederate. Civil war currency and our confederate hoard littleton coin.
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 confederate banknotes and currency. This book is a must for all confederate paper money collectors, dealers, historians and numismatists in general. While i could write about all of our fond memories surely a booklength. A general guide to grading csa notes confederate states of.
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. When the confederacy seceded from the union in 1861, it immediately began issuing paper currency. Philadelphians had never seen rebel money before and were fascinated by it. Obsolete paper money issued by banks in the united states 17821866. A general rule of thumb is that the earlier currency issues are worth more than later issues. Confederate currency issued during the civil war, is much different then the us currency issued today. Confederate treasury secretary christopher memminger had hired the national bank note company of new york to engrave and print these first montgomery notes. How to identify counterfeit money sell old currency. His computer skills in the production of a paper money book are superb. Over the years, seven different series of currency were issued. 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. He was a dealer in this material, as well, for many years.
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. The united states did not issue paper money until the civil war save for a few rare war of 1812 issues. Alabama, arkansas, florida, georgia, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, south carolina, tennessee, texas and virginia. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. This time i bought an older confederate bill, a 1862 one dollar bill.
The color of money has been used as a medium to engender educational and scholarly discussion. The confederate currency guide below shows a picture and a link to more information about each issue. Today, many collect all manner of paper and hard currency of civil war vintage. 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. By the end of the war, the notes were worthless, but within the. Civil war currency and our confederate hoard littleton. Confederate money has become so much sought after that it is now becoming quite difficult to obtain in decent condition. You can fame this paper money to hang on your wall or put it in a special book with other civil war memorabilia. The coins of the union are the most popular and affordable 186165 indian head cents, two cent pieces, three cent pieces, etc. Confederate states of america banknotes confederate states paper money catalog and csa currency history southern states seceded from united states of america 18611865. Aug 19, 2015 confederate paper money 1862 duration. Confederate states of america banknotes confederate. 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.
Date on uncut sheets, advertising notes, errors, bogus and enigmatical issues. Confederate money has been counterfeited and reproduced for more than a century. An excellent reference book about the paper money of the southern states during the civil war. It includes many useful features and should be in the library of every collector.
Grading standards confederate currency and confederate bonds. Pierre fricke continues his research efforts in the field of confederate with this new. Are solid state batteries about to change the world. This is still the standard reference and used by collectors. 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. Please do not call us about your confederate currency. Currency grading grading standards pierre fricke us. In 1951 he graduated from the citadel military school in charleston, south carolina, following which he. Notes were issued for the next three years, ending in 1864. It also has excellent photos of each note described. He raced to the inquirers offices, bought the plate of the note, and printed 3,000 copies on french letter paper. Collecting confederate paper money field edition 2014. Between 1861 and 1865, the confederate states of america issued over 100 varieties of currency, some very rare, others. 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. The 10th edition of confederate states paper money covers both confederate and southern states issues of the american civil war 1861 1865 and the reconstruction period. Csa currency check list confederate states of america. Lot of antique civil war empherma paper, stamps, handwritten iou letters, confederate money, 1863,1864, jmaesuniques 4. These notes are graded by either pcgs or pmg with my modifying stickers indicating superior notes plus, choice and gem for the grade.
The confederate states dollar was first issued just before the outbreak of the american civil. Civil war in 1861, the confederate states of america began issuing its own paper money. The 1st note from the government of the confederate states of america was issued in april of 1861. Po box 4203 ormond beach, florida 32175 office hrs ms 7.
Values of old confederate money paper money buyers. History of collecting confederate states of america paper money 18651945 by pierre fricke and fred reed. Pierre fricke continues his research efforts in the field of confederate with this new book being published. If you have any confederate notes in your collection, or are thinking of purchasing any in the future, buy this very informative book first.
Currency value guide how much is my paper money worth. One cent coins of the confederate states of america are. Currently, we deal in large size demand notes of 1861 and legal tender of 18621869. Jan 09, 2014 pierre fricke s new book collecting confederate paper money 2005 edition is the most important csa currency book in the last 90 years. This is the standard catalogue and price guide for confederate bonds. 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.
This is a circulated but very nice note, it has very vivid colors, the pink part that is usually very faded is vivid. During the civil war, the confederate states attempted to solve their huge financial problems by issuing their own paper money. Counterfeiting became a significant problem for the south, as did depreciation and inflation. These notes were printed on large sheets, and then hastily cut apart by. Pierre fricke explains the different updates in this book from the 2008 reference. The confederacy struck no coinage, so paper money was the staple of everyday commerce. The marketoriented grading will tend to push notes up the grading scale. Author of the standard guide book to confederate money collecting confederate money field edition 2014. The t numbers and the subtype numbers refer to the criswell catalog numbers of. In 1951 he graduated from the citadel military school in charleston, south carolina, following which he attended stetson school of law in florida.
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. Issued into circulation in 1861, the currency ran through 1864. One cent coins of the confederate states of america are extremely rare and essentially noncollectible for all but a few. If you are looking for info on money issued by southern states i can send you in the right direction for that too. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Confederate paper money is very collectible in todays market especially if the money is rare andor in perfect condition. Shop our huge inventory of precious metals products and accessories. If you have any confederate notes in your collection, or are. Some examples have thin paper, and other examples were printed on thick paper.
A study and appreciation for the numismatist and historian q. Pierre fricke s 2008 collecting confederate paper money book stimulated my interest and enjoyment of the hobby. Confederate money books pierre fricke us and confederate. Some collectors assemble an 1864, 1863 or 1862 type collections or a 64 major type note collection.
Combined shipping, but with increasing rates for extra weight and insurance. The enigma of southern states currency coin update. Confederate states paper money and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Lonny, 10 years ago what you have there my friend is some very rare confederate bank notes. 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.
Dec 28, 2012 an excellent reference book about the paper money of the southern states during the civil war. However, a lot of confederate money we see is actually fake. This bill is not just older, but it is more rare to find since it is from the beginning of the war. Grover criswell was the flamboyant promoter of confederate money for many years. A fter the civil war broke out in 1861, the newly established confederate government began to issue its own money as legal tender to the citizens of the south. Specializing in buying and selling confederate currency with extra attention given to new collectors. This new reference on collecting confederate paper money, field. Gene had pushed, prodded, and cajoled me for years to get this book done so. Selling confederate currency, obsolete and us currency. In addition to its value as an art exhibit, it is a poignant, provocative and compelling centerpiece for engaging such issues as slavery, reparations, racial profiling, racial healing, institutional racism and discrimination.
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