Armstrong Academy, Indian Territory (OK) - Choctaw Nation - Choctaw Nation Treasury Warrant $5 March 1, 1863 Cr. CHOC4, Burgett 4, Durand IT-4. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. This is a rare denomination from the Choctaw Nation Treasury series. Printed on pinkish-tan (called \"pink\" in the literature) rag paper, without an imprint, using a local typeset style in black. The style is similar to the other denominations in the series. A double line border encloses the texts and obligations, the denomination FIVE DOLLARS is across, and a pattern is at the left end. The lower left shows a small \"$5\" and a \"1 1 1 1 1\" counting device (each \"1\" signifies $1). Signed at lower right by J. Riley as the \"National Secretary of said Nation.\" The official face endorsement of \"S.[amuel] Garland / P. C. C. N.\" is diagonally across the left, and the redemption is noted by the written \"Paid\" vertically down the center. No. 610/No. 1. This was reissued in 1865 with proper back endorsements and reissued notations: \"Reissued Oct 26, / 1865 bearing 5 per/ cent int from / date,\" signed by \"Allen Wright / Nat'l Treas,\" with \"Paid\" below. Shull-Criswell Rarity 10 (5-15 known) rating. Noted with a \"Small Edge Tear at Left.\" A slightly finer example realized $1,292.50 in our Newman Part VII sale in October 2015. This rare Choctaw Nation $5 faces up nicely. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society \n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28219, realized $1560. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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