1860s Paper Currency Experts here?

[bbheigle0605]

I posted in the paper currency thread with no luck. Just wondering if someone here might help. I have 2 1862 State Of Mississippi $5.00 bills. I copied and pasted my thread from paper currencies forum. Thanks in advance!

I bought these in a antique store in Mississippi few years ago and I was hesitant bc there wasn't any proof of authenticity. Just wondering what y'all's opinion is on these. Did I over pay? Are they real? Why is one blue and one red? The Red one looks real to me bc its extremely thin and worn. The blue bill is in superior shape other than the torn corners. Thanks!

The 3rd and 4th photo are out of order. They should be switched. Sorry!

 

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[ECS]

There is a store in Jacksonville Florida that specializes in Civil War items,including currency.Their website has photos of all types of Confederate bills,and their selling prices.
Uncle Davey's Americana Civil War Antiques & Collectibles

 

[bbheigle0605]

There is a store in Jacksonville Florida that specializes in Civil War items,including currency.Their website has photos of all types of Confederate bills,and their selling prices.
Uncle Davey's Americana Civil War Antiques & Collectibles

Thank you so much!!!

 

[Mackaydon]

Here's some history: Scroll down to the Faith of the State Pledged issue of 1862.
Southern State Issued Currency of Mississippi
I'd suggest you get the bills authenticated--and eliminate the guesswork.
Don.....