Obsolete, Civil War, and later 19th Century Currency for Sale

We sell a wide range of obsolete bank notes, United States and Confederate States currency, spanning the 1800s through the 1860s. Our items for sale are presented in PDF text lists with attribution, grade (traditional/EAC, third party, or both), and price. Selected items are pictured in the gallery. Since we have far more inventory than we can post pictures for, please contact us for pictures or scans for items not featured in the galleries.

Obsolete Currency 1800-1866

Obsolete currency (also known as bank notes or broken bank notes) was issued by banks during the antebellum and Civil War era from the 1780s through 1866 in the United States. Presumably backed by gold, this currency was used locally to simplify commerce for transactions requiring gold coins. There were over 3,000 banks and related institutions that issued this money in more than 50,000 distinctive designs! A fascinating area to collect, collectors usually focus on towns or states important to them, or the vignettes on the notes, like eagles or trains. Many obsolete bank notes may be purchased for less than $200, making this an affordable arena to collect.

I use the traditional or collector grading described in Collecting Confederate Paper Money as well as third-party grading, with my modifying stickers indicating superior notes, plus choice and gem for the grade.

Obsolete Banknotes and Scrip for Sale – List 187 – May 2025

This is a Confederate $20 bill from the Civil War era, also in a protective grading holder
This is a $10 Michigan obsolete bank note, likely from the mid-1800s before national currency was standardized.
This is a $10 Michigan obsolete bank note, likely from the mid-1800s before national currency was standardized.

I use the traditional or collector grading described in Collecting Confederate Paper Money as well as third-party grading, with my modifying stickers indicating superior notes, plus choice and gem for the grade.

Confederate Currency, Bonds, and IDRS 1861-1865

Confederate Treasury notes or currency were issued by the national government of the Confederate States of America from 1861 to 1865 in seven series. There are 70 regular issue types to collect, three popular fantasy notes, contemporary counterfeits made mostly in the Union, varieties of the types including major watermarks and errors, and military, civilian, and place-issued interest-bearing 1861 and $100 1862 notes. We deal in all the above and have built collections in every area. Collections may range from around $1000 for a nine-note set of 1864 or an eight-note set of 1863 to as high as you want to go, collecting major rarities, varieties, military issues, and other fascinating examples.

I use the traditional or collector grading described in Collecting Confederate Paper Money as well as third-party grading, with my modifying stickers indicating superior notes, plus choice and gem for the grade.

Confederate Paper Money for Sale – List 179 – May 2025

Confederate Trans-Mississippi Notes for Sale – List 182 – May 2025

Confederate T-39-40-41 Military and Places Issued Notes for Sale I – List 180 – May 2025

Confederate T-39-40-41 Military and Places Issued Notes for Sale II – List 181 – May 2025

Counterfeit Confederate Paper Money for Sale – List 183 – May 2025

Confederate Bonds and IDRS for sale – List 184 – May 2025

NEW! Email me to get the new May 2025 Confederate paper money price guide (PDF)!

This is a Confederate $20 bill from the Civil War era, also in a protective grading holder
This is a $10 Michigan obsolete bank note, likely from the mid-1800s before national currency was standardized.
This is a $10 Michigan obsolete bank note, likely from the mid-1800s before national currency was standardized.

I use the traditional or collector grading described in Collecting Confederate Paper Money as well as third-party grading, with my modifying stickers indicating superior notes, plus choice and gem for the grade.

Southern State Currency 1830s-1873

In addition to the well-known and popular Confederate Treasury notes, most of the southern states issued paper money as well. There were a few antebellum issues, notably the Republic of Texas notes. While the United States Constitution forbade the states from issuing money, the Confederate Constitution allowed it – hence these beautiful and affordable notes from numerous states.

I use the traditional or collector grading described in Collecting Confederate Paper Money, as well as third-party grading, with my modifying stickers indicating superior notes, plus, choice, and gem for the grade.

Southern State Paper Money (Texas separate) for Sale – List 185 – May 2025

Texas Republic, Government and Civil War Paper Money for Sale – List 186 – May 2025

This is a Confederate $20 bill from the Civil War era, also in a protective grading holder
This is a $10 Michigan obsolete bank note, likely from the mid-1800s before national currency was standardized.
This is a $10 Michigan obsolete bank note, likely from the mid-1800s before national currency was standardized.

I use the traditional or collector grading described in Collecting Confederate Paper Money as well as third-party grading, with my modifying stickers indicating superior notes, plus choice and gem for the grade.

US Large Size and Fractional Currency

The United States did not issue paper money until the Civil War, save for a few rare War of 1812 issues. Currently, we deal in Large Size Demand Notes of 1861 and Legal Tender of 1862-1869.

Most of these notes are graded by either PCGS or PMG, with my modifying stickers indicating superior notes, plus choice and gem for the grade.

United States Large Size and Fractional Paper Money for Sale – List 17 – May 2025

This is a Confederate $20 bill from the Civil War era, also in a protective grading holder
This is a $10 Michigan obsolete bank note, likely from the mid-1800s before national currency was standardized.
This is a $10 Michigan obsolete bank note, likely from the mid-1800s before national currency was standardized.

I use the traditional or collector grading described in Collecting Confederate Paper Money as well as third-party grading, with my modifying stickers indicating superior notes, plus choice and gem for the grade.