The quality of bonds issued by the Confederate States of
America closely parallels that of its currency issues. The certificates are beautify
engraved on fine paper and feature various types of artwork and designs.
This particular one hundred dollar bond was issued Feb. 20,
1863 and carries an interest rate of 8% and low issuance number (#28).
It features a vignette of Alexander H. Stephens who was an American
lawyer, politician from Georgia, and the Confederate vice president throughout
the American Civil War.
This bond was lithographed by Evans & Cogswell,
Columbia, SC.
Bond edges are visible above the acid free matting and show
age appropriate wear, creasing, some discoloration on lower right hand margin, and 2 missing coupons. Please examine pictures
closely. Item is sold "as is."
Frame and UV glass is in excellent condition.
Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY from SOTHEBY’S LONDON.
This bond was sold at Sotheby's on Nov. 28, 1987.
On the Criswell rarity scale of one to eleven (with eleven
indicating the rarest bonds of this era) this particular bond rated a 3 in
1997.
Ships to lower 48 states only and ready to display as soon as you open the package.