 State of Florida. $50.00. B. Tallahassee, Fla. 'Jan. 1, 1865'. No imprint, printed on the backs of 1864 $1.00 notes (at the top of the sheet). Steamship at the top center over the title. At the left is obligation 'RECEIVABLE BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES AND DEMANDS.' At the right 'PUBLIC LANDS OF THE STATE PLEDGED'. Criswell 42. Fully signed and issued. No.82. A rare issue that was the last Florida series in the Civil War. Likely one of less than twenty known. A second example and consecutive to the last (one number less). Also, exceptionally well printed with broad margins. Crisp Uncirculated, some handling at the top edge. A bold example and above average.
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