OHIO. C.W. Wells, Sutler 121st Regiment, O.[hio] V.[olunteer] I.[nfantry] U. [nited] S.[tates] A.[rmy]. Ten Cents. Printed in all green on off white bond paper. 170mm by 63mm. Style as the 5¢ note of the series with wider winged eagle under the curved 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' across the top with large end counters, 'X' left and '10' at the right. Dog's head at the base. Across the center, the title in Gothic font. Below, 'Will pay Bearer Ten Cents in Merchandise.' Lower right, engraved signature over issuer title. Keller OH-SH010. Rarity 7. Unissued remainder [?]. The lack of a written serial number leads us to this conclusion. Another superb example with deep embossing and bold colors. Trimmed in slightly across the bottom. About Uncirculated due to handling.
Ex Grover Criswell Collection (Kagin's ANA 86th Convention Sale, August 23-28 1977, lot 4389).
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