The Battle of Gettysburg occurred from July 1-3 in 1863 and was a major turning point in the American Civil War. It was also the most violent battle in the conflict, with an estimated 50,000 casualties on both sides. As a tribute to the battle and the lives lost in it, the Merrick Mint has produced a stunning new Gettysburg-themed note with beautiful, colorized details and special packaging. Right now, $2 American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg Legal Tender Notes are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Note Highlights:
- Available to you in a blue folio with a Certificate of Authenticity!
- Brand-new note in honor of the Battle of Gettysburg!
- Proprietary enhancements on the obverse design!
- The face value of $2 (USD) is fully backed by the United States government.
- A depiction of the Battle of Gettysburg is shown on the obverse.
- The 1818 Declaration of Independence painting features in the reverse design.
Each $2 Battle of Gettysburg Legal Tender Note will arrive to you inside a beautiful blue folio. Inside you will find the legal tender note, a brief account of the battle, and a Certificate of Authenticity. These bills are genuine legal tender taken from untouched packs of Federal Reserve notes. Each one has received proprietary enhancements on the front side through a special process perfected by the Merrick Mint.
The obverse of $2 American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg Notes features a stunning depiction of the Gettysburg conflict. In an expansive colorized image, we see both Union and Confederate soldiers engaged in combat. On the left side, there is a portrait of the Union commander, General George Meade, and on the right, we see General Robert E. Lee. Inscriptions read The American Civil War, Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863.
On the reverse side, there is a rendition of the oil painting Declaration of Independence. This image has been featured on the back side of $2 bills since 1976 and is inspired by John Trumbull’s 1818 masterpiece. The image depicts the Founding Fathers presenting a draft of the Declaration to John Hancock.
Prior to the Battle of Gettysburg, General Lee was feeling confident after his victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville. So, the general decided to go on the offensive and brought his troops to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where a 3-day battle with the Union army of the Potomac ensued. On the third day, Lee sent 15,000 troops to Cemetery Ridge in what is known as Pickett’s Charge. The Union delivered a devastating blow thanks to their artillery fire, and the next day Lee’s army departed from Gettysburg, signaling the beginning of the South’s decline.
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