I am no expert, but it looks real to me. Most notes like this had no printing on the reverse. I am sure more will chime in.
Thank you. It was with some i know are real, but i just noticed the back. I took it out of its holder to take the photo
Looks like a nice private bank note from the ROT. Even has Sam Houston's signature. Too bad about the taping. You should be able to find something on line if you type the info into Google.
Most (all?) Early notes where hand signed so if the signatures and serial numbers are printed and not handwritten, there is a good chance it is fake There are many, many types of early notes so this isn't a 100% gaurenteed test, but it should help weed out lots of reproductions .
The note looks genuine to me also. However the photo makes it look as though there's some reflection in the upper corners, as if it were shiny. Has it been laminated?
No. I took it out of the holder to take a picture. Its the light i had shining on it. I havent been able to take good photos, but i am trying.
