Historical Currency Reproduction Appraisal

Confederate States of America - State of Mississippi $100 Banknote (Reproduction)

This item is a reproduction of a Confederate States of America, specifically a State of Mississippi, $100 banknote. The overall appearance is a light yellowed or aged paper color with dark grey or black ink for the engraved details. The banknote features a prominent '100' in the center, flanked by the words 'STATE OF MISSISSIPPI' above it. Various vignettes are depicted across the note including what appears to be an allegorical figure (possibly Columbia or Liberty) on the left, an agricultural or industrial scene with figures and machinery in the center, and a portrait of a distinguished gentleman on the right (possibly Jefferson Davis or a prominent Mississippi figure of the era). Smaller numerical '100's are located in the upper right and lower left corners within circular motifs. The note also displays what could be a handwritten signature and serial number, common characteristics of period banknotes. The edges appear somewhat crisp, suggesting it might be a newly produced reproduction rather than an aged original, which typically exhibits more significant wear, creases, tears, or staining. The visible condition suggests it is in very good to excellent condition, with no apparent tears, significant creasing, or fading of the print. The crispness of the printing and the relatively clean background color enhance its visual appeal for collectors of historical reproductions or ephemera. The manufacturing details, if present on an original, would typically include specific engraver's marks or issuing bank details, which are not clearly discernible in this image, further supporting the reproduction assessment given the overall 'too good to be true' condition for an original 19th-century note.