Offered for sale is an original 1856 One Dollar obsolete banknote issued by the Central Bank of Alabama, a classic piece of pre-Civil War American paper money.
Details
• Issuer: Central Bank of Alabama
• Denomination: One Dollar ($1)
• Date: 1856
• Type: Obsolete banknote
• Design (Front): Horse-drawn wagon scene with workers; ornate vignettes and large red "ONE"
• Design (Back): Large "ONE" over patterned background
• Signatures: Hand-signed (as issued)
Condition
• Circulated
• No major pieces missing; note remains complete
• Please review all photos carefully—images are part of the description
Additional Information
• This note is housed in a protective sleeve
• Label shown is for identification only and is not a third-party grading service
• Guaranteed authentic period note, not a reproduction
Collector Appeal
• Excellent representative example of Southern obsolete currency
• Dated just a few years before the Civil War
• Ideal for collectors of:
• Obsolete banknotes
• Alabama currency
• Pre-Civil War U.S. financial history
Sold as-is due to age. Feel free to message with questions or requests for additional photos before purchasing.