State of Arkansas. $10.00 'On War Bond'. January 16, '186'2 [written]. Printed on blue paper. Indian princess left, texts in the center. No imprint. Criswell.3E. Unpriced in Criswell and rated as 'Very Rare'. Rothert 375-5; Rarity 5. Signed and issued. No.23690/2561. This is an 8% circulating bond. These are rarely seen in our experience and when they are, the condition is often wretched. This example is probably near Condition Census for the type, if not the series. Hard folds that show a few slight internal spits. For the paper type and note, Choice Very Fine.
Rothert's rarity rating includes both white and blue paper types.
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