Elk Mills, MO - C. M. Thompson 50 Cents May 1, 1862. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. An exceedingly rare, if not unique, Confederate-period issued note with the sums specified in \"CONFEDERATE MONEY.\" Elk Mills in McDonald County, with mills situated on the Elk River, was founded before the war. The area was directly adjacent to the Indian Territories. This note is in an unusual broad size printed on tan (or buff as noted in the EPN inventory) rag paper without imprint. Fancy bordering is all around with corner flourishes. At each end FIFTY CENTS is perpendicular inside a single line border. City and date, with the \"1862\" engraved, are at upper right, and serial numbers are in both upper corners. FIFTY CENTS is across above the obligation, \"IN SUMS OF $5, $10, AND $20, CONFEDERATE MONEY.\" Sharply signed at lower right by C. M. Thompson. Noted with \"Repairs,\" seen more from the plain back, which helped seal some natural paper fissures. This faces up very well and has a very distinctive, rustic appearance. Its great rarity is evident. Ex: Smythe & Co. Schingoethe Obsolete Currency Collection Part 6, March 28-29, 2006, lot 2554; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. \n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28473, realized $960. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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