Collecting early Texas currency is unique as Texas herself. No other state has been its own country and survived, and no other state has fathered such a vast array of characters. Consider the vision of Moses Austin, carried through by his son, Stephen. The light of freedom burning bright with the invention of liberty, only to flicker at the Alamo and Goliad. And yet, with their blood, the early Texans restored that light enabling brave pioneers, men and women, to forge an existence with hostilities at their doorstep. Or the leadership, diplomacy and cunning of Sam Houston. And the currency of Texas tells this story, through its persons, places or events. All that we have to do is to look for the story behind each item of currency. For the numismatic history of Texas documents the bravery, heroism, ambition, objectives, and so much more. This book is a first a currency valuation guideline. But it is more. It is a small attempt to merge those items of currency with vignettes of Texas past. Each note has a story to tell. It is hoped that this reference will provide the reader with a framework to look for that story, so that the items in the collection will be colorful and beautiful, in a different and more appreciated manner.

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