TALLAHASSEE Florida
The State of Florida
$1 March 1st, 1863
State Issued Treasury Note
Criswell Cr. 19
Issued in Tallahassee on March 1, 1863, this $1 Treasury Note (Criswell 19) reflects Florida’s wartime struggle to maintain circulating currency as coinage disappeared from commerce. Backed by the “public lands of the state,” these small-denomination obligations saw heavy use, making intact survivors increasingly collectible. The central vignette of cotton harvesting captures the economic engine of the Confederate South, while the allegorical seal and child portrait complete a distinctly Southern design suite. Governor John Milton’s signature adds historical weight, tying the piece to Florida’s secession-era leadership. A classic Civil War note with strong educational and display appeal, prized for its narrative imagery and state-issued origin.
Lightly circulated!