NEW YORK. George Mountjoy, Sutler to the 1st [E]X.[celsior] L.[ight] C. [avalry] R.[egiment]. 50 Cents. Printed on white bond paper. 111mm by 66mm. Style and design the same as 5¢ and 10¢ notes, a girl's portrait in circle flanked by engraved 'George' and 'Mountjoy'. In the upper corners, red '5' counters. Title across the center with vignette of troop formation across. Below 'X.L.C.R.' with vignette of ship and horse to the right. Obligation, 'Good for.....at Paymasters Table of this Brigade in Sums of Two Dollars'. Imprint of S. Kirkman, N.Y. Keller NY-SA050. Rarity 6. No.2809. This denomination considered rarer by Keller in his ratings. Another crisp note, but sadly a small chunk is taken off the bottom edge next to the imprint. Other than that, the note is Very Fine.
Ex Van Horne Sales, February 17, 1965.
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