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(Madison), WI (Territory)- Territory of Wisconsin $20 Feb. 19, 1842 PMG Very Fine 25. ...

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Grade: 25
Quantity: 1
Last Update: 9/22/2026
Dealer:  (Terms) Heritage Auctions (HA.com)

Auction: 2026 October 11 Fall Obsolete Currency Showcase Auction #62447 View this auction on the auction site
Auction Date: 11/11/2026 - 11/11/2026
Lot Number: 95377 View this lot on the auction site
(Madison), WI (Territory)- Territory of Wisconsin $20 Feb. 19, 1842 PMG Very Fine 25. Known as "1842 Scrip," notes like this $20 were issued to pay basic expenses of the Legislative Assembly. The note features a large eagle and shield vignette flanked by end panels containing TWENTY at left and XX / 20 / XX at right. This example was made payable to Charles H. Larkins who later served as Sergeant-At-Arms for the 1845 Session and who was involved in territorial and state politics for another three decades. The note has a rectangular cancellation, and has a repair with a divot missing out of the left margin. HID08101242017 www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

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