$100 Confederate States of America Picturing Slaves "Cotton Picker" Note, 1862

A war-dated $100 Confederate States of America note, No. 12451. Signed by Treasurer Bell. Measuring 7.25" x 3.25", Richmond, dated September 11, 1862. With portraits of South Carolina Senator and secessionist John C. Calhoun and the allegorical figure of Columbia at the lower corners. The central vignette depicts three plantation-era slaves farming and picking cotton, earning the bill its nickname: the “Cotton Picker” note. With interest stamps on verso. The note has flattened folds and creasing. Light toning throughout. Very good.

When the Civil War broke out, money in the South virtually disappeared and the newly seceded Confederate states were forced to create their own paper currency. Printed between 1862 and 1863, these $100 banknotes are a strong representation of the antebellum South.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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