Dollar - Robert E. Lee Statue Unveiling New Orleans, Louisiana

Reverse

Within large wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Souvenir
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Unveiling of Statue
Gen. Robert E. Lee
small Feb. 22. 1884
--.--
Born Jan. 19. 1807
Died Oct. 12. 1870
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Comment

Most issues of this general type were of official nature. Local statues and monuments usually were financed by public contributions. Considerable revenue often was derived from sale of medals and other souvenirs commemorating event.