Product Details: Highly prized by paper money enthusiasts for its detailed historical artwork, fine vignette engravings, and cultural significance, this 1840 Republic of Texas $20 'Red Back' Treasury Note represents an incredible artifact from the short-lived Republic of Texas era (1836–1845). Issued in Austin under President Mirabeau B. Lamar, these notes earned their moniker from the distinctive red-orange geometric ink designs on the reverse to prevent counterfeiting. Graded About Uncirculated 55 by PCGS Banknote, this note is cataloged as Cr- TX-A6 Fifth Issue / Crosscut Cancelled, dated February 1, 1840, featuring serial #4200, plate #A, printed by RWH&E, and signed by James H. Starr (Secy. Treas.) and Mirabeau B. Lamar (Pres.). An outstanding addition for currency specialists, paper money type set builders, and historical collectors alike.
Note Features:
PCGS graded About Uncirculated 55
FR# / Catalog Reference: Cr- TX-A6
Known as: $20 1839-41 Republic of Texas, Austin - Treasury Note ($20 'Red Back' Fifth Issue)
Signed by: James H. Starr / Mirabeau B. Lamar
Seal Color: Red-Orange Reverse Printing
This is a PCGS graded note. You will receive the note pictured. You are purchasing an 1840 Republic of Texas $20 Austin Red Back Treasury Note graded PCGS AU 55 .
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