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Austin, TX- Republic of Texas Fifth Issue of

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Austin, TX- Republic of Texas Fifth Issue of
<B>Austin, TX- Republic of Texas Fifth Issue of Notes</B></I> $5 Jan 15, 1840 Cr. A4, Medlar 24, Olson 759<BR> The Fifth Issue of notes were authorized on January 19, 1839, and are the first notes to be printed on both sides, with this issue famous for the "Lone Star" orange-red backs. The portrait at right is that of Erastus "Deaf" Smith, born in New York in 1787, and earning his nickname due to his loss of hearing while a child. Smith worked as a scout for Stephen F. Austin, a messenger for William B. Travis, and in fact carried a message from the Alamo on February 15, 1836. Smith also served under Sam Houston, and upon learning about Smith's death in November of 1837 wrote, "<I>A man, more brave, and honest never, lived</B></I>." This <B>Very Fine </B></I>example has tape repairs on back to close the cut cancels.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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