1835 Commerce & Agricultural Bank of Texas $1 Private Scrip

$650.00
DESCRIPTION

Issued in 1835 by the Commerce & Agricultural Bank of Texas – the only bank authorized in Texas prior to the organization of the National Banks. The note itself, emblazoned with detailed illustrations including the central eagle clutching a snake above a cactus Mexico is known for, authorized the bearer for one dollar, and was issued in Columbia, Texas. Interestingly, the C&A Bank of Texas never opened in Columbia, but did in Galveston for a short time.

DETAILS & MEASUREMENTS
  • Frame measures 15.5" width x 11.5" height

  • Note measures 7" width x 3" height

  • Excellent antique condition

  • Issued in Columbia, TX in 1835

  • Well framed with museum glass, a linen mat, surrounded by gold edging and corner lone stars of Texas

  • Paragraph on reverse details a short history of the Commerce & Agricultural Bank of Texas

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DESCRIPTION

Issued in 1835 by the Commerce & Agricultural Bank of Texas – the only bank authorized in Texas prior to the organization of the National Banks. The note itself, emblazoned with detailed illustrations including the central eagle clutching a snake above a cactus Mexico is known for, authorized the bearer for one dollar, and was issued in Columbia, Texas. Interestingly, the C&A Bank of Texas never opened in Columbia, but did in Galveston for a short time.

DETAILS & MEASUREMENTS
  • Frame measures 15.5" width x 11.5" height

  • Note measures 7" width x 3" height

  • Excellent antique condition

  • Issued in Columbia, TX in 1835

  • Well framed with museum glass, a linen mat, surrounded by gold edging and corner lone stars of Texas

  • Paragraph on reverse details a short history of the Commerce & Agricultural Bank of Texas

DESCRIPTION

Issued in 1835 by the Commerce & Agricultural Bank of Texas – the only bank authorized in Texas prior to the organization of the National Banks. The note itself, emblazoned with detailed illustrations including the central eagle clutching a snake above a cactus Mexico is known for, authorized the bearer for one dollar, and was issued in Columbia, Texas. Interestingly, the C&A Bank of Texas never opened in Columbia, but did in Galveston for a short time.

DETAILS & MEASUREMENTS
  • Frame measures 15.5" width x 11.5" height

  • Note measures 7" width x 3" height

  • Excellent antique condition

  • Issued in Columbia, TX in 1835

  • Well framed with museum glass, a linen mat, surrounded by gold edging and corner lone stars of Texas

  • Paragraph on reverse details a short history of the Commerce & Agricultural Bank of Texas

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