1862 $2 The Patterson Iron Works / Jackson & Co. - New Orleans, LOUISIANA Scrip
1862 $2 The Patterson Iron Works / Jackson & Co. note from New Orleans, Louisiana.
This note was printed with black and red ink and features a Vignette of a large steamship at the center, bisecting the title. Red "TWO" counters and designs are printed on both ends.
Patterson Iron Works and Jackson & Co. participated in the construction of the CSS Mississippi. The large, ironclad ship was designed to defend the lower Mississippi River from Union naval forces. She was launched only partially finished and was ultimately burned to keep her from falling into enemy hands.
This note grades Very Good. It's printed on rough brown paper with internal breaks / splits and edge tears.
It measures ~ 6.25" x 3".
1862 $2 The Patterson Iron Works / Jackson & Co. note from New Orleans, Louisiana.
This note was printed with black and red ink and features a Vignette of a large steamship at the center, bisecting the title. Red "TWO" counters and designs are printed on both ends.
Patterson Iron Works and Jackson & Co. participated in the construction of the CSS Mississippi. The large, ironclad ship was designed to defend the lower Mississippi River from Union naval forces. She was launched only partially finished and was ultimately burned to keep her from falling into enemy hands.
This note grades Very Good. It's printed on rough brown paper with internal breaks / splits and edge tears.
It measures ~ 6.25" x 3".
1862 $2 The Patterson Iron Works / Jackson & Co. note from New Orleans, Louisiana.
This note was printed with black and red ink and features a Vignette of a large steamship at the center, bisecting the title. Red "TWO" counters and designs are printed on both ends.
Patterson Iron Works and Jackson & Co. participated in the construction of the CSS Mississippi. The large, ironclad ship was designed to defend the lower Mississippi River from Union naval forces. She was launched only partially finished and was ultimately burned to keep her from falling into enemy hands.
This note grades Very Good. It's printed on rough brown paper with internal breaks / splits and edge tears.
It measures ~ 6.25" x 3".