Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 2423
T-8, 1861, $50.00.
This note never saw any circulation, but has been mishandled. Choice
Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.
Lot 2424
T-5, 1861, $100.00.
This cancelled note is only one of 5,798 notes issued in the fall of 1861.
Six punch-cancel holes. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
Lot 2425
T-6, 1861, $50.00.
Lovely, problem free example of this scarce note. Uncancelled. Very
Fine.
Type 6 is the last issue of notes that were actually signed
by the Registrar and Treasurer of the Confederacy.
Robert Tyler, the son of
United States President Tyler signed this note as the Registrar.
Estimated
Value $750-1,500.
Lot 2426
T-7, 1861, $100.00.
Bright colors can be found on this very scarce note. Extremely Fine.
The Confederate Secretary of the Treasury Memminger engaged Hoyer
& Ludwig, printers in Richmond, VA to produce large quantities of bonds and
paper money quickly. These were the first notes that the Confederacy had
produced by lithography.
Estimated Value $800-1,200.
Lot 2427
T-8, 1861, $50.00.
This is Criswell 14 as the word "for" is handwritten before "Treas'r". Nice
colors. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.
Lot 2428
T-8, 1861, $50.00. Not
as nice as our other T-8's, this note has two very dark and long signatures,
which in itself is rare for Confederate Notes. Very Fine.
Estimated
Value $100-150.
Lot 2429
T-9, 1861, $20.00.
Problem-free note that is printed on bond paper. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.
Lot 2430
T-9, 1861, $20.00.
Decent note with just a little dirt on the left margin. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $75-125.
Lot 2431
T-12, 1861, $5.00
"Manouvrier". While rather plain in design, the "Manouvrier" remains one of
the toughest Confederacy notes to find. Very Fine.
The
"Manouvrier" note gets its nickname from the prominent New Orleans printer and
lithographer, Jules Manouvrier. Manouvrier only printed two denominations for
the Confederacy. The $5.00 denomination, above and an unreported $10.00
denomination.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
Lot 2432
T-16, 1861, $50.00.
The scarce "2nd Series" and a perfect note for type. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 2433
T-17, 1861, $20.00.
Well-designed note with an ornate green overprint that is quite attractive.
Cut-cancelled and repaired long ago. Fine.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Lot 2434
T-19, 1861, $20.00.
Beautifully engraved note by the American Bank Note Company under the
"Southern Bank Note Company" name. Only 14,860 notes issued. Very Good.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 2435
T-21, 1861, $20.00.
Downgraded from Choice Uncirculated due to a few problems. Still a very
bright note. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 2436
T-21, 1861, $20.00.
(2) T-21s are one of the most attractive notes the Confederate States of
America produced. Alexander H. Stephens, the Confederate Vice President adore
these lovely types. Both notes are in Very Fine condition with one
showing a little fire damage to the right side. Both notes are cut-out
cancelled. This lot contains (2) T-21.
Estimated Value $225-275.
Lot 2437
CT-22, 1861, $10.00,
Contemporary Counterfeit. CT-22/152C A facsimile of T-22 from a woodcut.
According to Criswell, this number is the rarest of the types listed. Please
note that someone has traced over the printed signatures. Moderate light foxing
on the back and several repairs. Fine.
Estimated Value $75-125.
Lot 2438
T-23, 1861, $10.00. A
attractive note that is one of a mere issue of 20,333. Light soiling. Very
Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
Lot 2439
T-24, 1861, $10.00. No
problems and good color. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.
Lot 2440
T-24, 1861, $10.00.
R.M.T. Hunter is the vignette on the left, while Dr. Elwyn, a minister,
unionist, abolitionist, and a Republican is shown on the right as a child. The
portrait of Dr. Elwyn was engraved in 1840 by Asher B. Durand. Extremely
Fine.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Lot 2441
T-25, 1861, $10.00.
Very nice example of this Type 25. Uncirculated.
Estimated
Value $300-500.
Lot 2442
T-26, 1861, $10.00.
Very nice and we are sure it will make a collector happy. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $75-125.
Lot 2443
T-28, 1861, $10.00.
Indicative of a much higher grade. Very Fine.
Estimated Value
$100-150.