State of Florida three dollar bill

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State of Florida three dollar bill featuring a central image of a large ship with extended sails at sea. Underneath the ship, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [THE / STATE OF FLORIDA / Will pay THREE DOLLARS to bearer / on demand. TALLAHASSSEE. March 1st 1863]. The bottom is signed on the left by [C. H. Austin / Treasurer] and on the right by, [John Milton / Governor]. In the center is a dark box with white lettering that reads, [THE / PUBLICLANDS / OF THE / STATE PLEDGED]. Underneath Milton's signature is the engraver's name, [Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C]. At the top, on either side of the ship is printed the word, [No.] with the handwritten response below, [21-1]. Additionally two signatures surround the boat in black ink, [J. H. Benezes] and [W. M. McIntosh]. On the left side of the image are three circles that overlap each other.

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