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$1 National Bank Note Fr. 380-386 |
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$1 Original National Bank Notes |
| Grade: |
PMG 63 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1018506-016
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Owner Comments
The vignette title "Concordia" showing two maidens before an altar was designed by T.A. Liebler and engraved by Charles Burt. On the reverse is Landing of the Pilgrims engraved by Charles Burt. A beautiful $1 note from the 1875 series or the Original Series of NBN's. I feel the obverse and reverse art of the notes makes them excellent historical items to cherish and preserve and also to have a fantastic invest!
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$2 National Bank Note Fr. 387-393 |
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$2 Original National Bank Notes |
| Grade: |
PMG VF 25 |
| Cert #: |
8067685-001
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Owner Comments
Picked up at LK in Oct 2019. Incredible colors grace this note. This is a very early bank in Onoadaga County with just 47 large notes reported, and only four are Lazy Deuces. This note appears as the one listed as VF 30, while this note is not a '35' it's a great example. I can find no sales records for a nice Deuce on this charter. Fantastic pen signatures and amazing color.
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$5 National Bank Note Fr. 394-612 |
| Item: |
$5 1902 Red Seal National Bank Notes |
| Grade: |
PMG 66 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1620924-005
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Owner Comments
Wow!!! PMG reports that 362 Fr-587's ($5 Red Seals with Lyons and Roberts signatures as of 6/1/2019) (NOW: 391 as of 12/27/2019) have been graded. This note is graded higher than 390 of those notes!! TWO $5 red seal notes are reported at PMG 66 EPQ. This is one of those notes. How can I not love this beauty? Add to the fact that I have been chasing Ch #6301 since I love the name and diversity of Mellon signatures. I have a $5, $10 and $20 red seal from this Charter and a $5, $10 and $20 Blue Seal. This Red Seal from this private name bank which displays the signature of A. W. Mellon as President. Andrew Mellon was a successful banker, businessman and philanthropist who was appointed Secretary of the Treasury in 1921, serving for a decade under Presidents Harding, Coolidge and, Hoover. At President Roosevelt's direction, he was subjected to a grand jury proceeding by the Justice Department (the grand jury declined to indict him despite the best efforts of the Justice Department) along with a subsequent civil proceeding alleging tax fraud (which ended in his complete exoneration, albeit several months after his death). Mellon donated his fabled art collection plus $10 million to cover construction costs to the museum which became the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. TOP POP!
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$10 National Bank Note Fr. 409-638 |
| Item: |
$10 1875 National Bank Notes |
| Grade: |
PMG 62 |
| Cert #: |
8045051-001
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Owner Comments
This gorgeous 1875 NBN from Paris, Illinois came from a last second cut bid during a live auction. The note was ungraded and I knew the centering would be an issue but the grade was more than acceptable. The reverse is one of great beauty. An image of DeSoto discovering the Mississippi adorns the reverse of the $10 note.There are other notes in this surviving lot of 41 $10 and $20 1875 notes listed in Track and Price. All are high quality. These notes provide a great opportunity to own incredible quality 1875's at relatively reasonable prices. Other notes had mounting remnants noted by graders. My guess is some of the sheets were mounted in a bank or somewhere like that. The "previously mounted" noted on this slab is imperceptible to my eye.
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$20 National Bank Note Fr. 424-662 |
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$20 1882 Date Back National Bank Notes |
| Grade: |
PMG 63 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
5011457-010
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Owner Comments
I prefer collecting Federal notes however, there are so many beautiful and rare NBN's that I have to do a little side collecting. PMG's census lists 65 Fr. 552. 10 have been graded the same as this note and SIX notes have been graded higher. There are several notes that were preserved right in the range on this serial number. There is a 58PPQ for sale now on Ebay for $1945. I picked this off Heritage for $1703.75 for almost 3000 points. I like that point ratio and the gorgeous note that will grace my name! I thought a few 60 or above rated NBN's are good value investing now.
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$50 National Bank Note Fr. 444-685a |
| Item: |
$50 1882 Brown Back National Bank Notes |
| Grade: |
PMG VF 30 |
| Cert #: |
5014911-011
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Owner Comments
Columbus, OH - $50 1882 Brown Back Fr. 515 The New First National Bank Ch. # (M)4443 PMG Very Fine 30.
A captivating face design as adapted from the earlier $50 Original Series notes. Washington Crossing the Delaware is at the left as engraved by Alfred Jones. Louis Delnoce engraved the right end allegorical scene Prayer for Victory. The bank issued large size notes only, but under three different titles. There are currently 33 reported $50 Brown Backs known from the entire state. This second title $50 is a rarity with only three listed on Track & Price. It is the finest known and was acquired by Mike uncertified from Lyn Knight's June 2012 sale. It is beautifully margined all around on both sides. Sharp colors and strong printing have a three-dimensional effect. Noted with "Minor Restoration" by PMG that is not readily visible. These $50 Brown Backs are not easy to find in such an attractive grade. This is a gorgeous rarity.
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$100 National Bank Note Fr. 452-707a |
| Item: |
$100 1882 Brown Back National Bank Notes |
| Grade: |
PMG XF 40 |
| Cert #: |
1991074-001
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Owner Comments
There are 8 $100 BB reported from this prolific bank. There was a total amount issued of $12,412,400. The bank was organized Apr 16, 1887 and chartered Apr 28, 1887 and remained open past 1935. Signatures of W. P. Sinnett and Geo. H. Earle, Jr. are evident. The design of the one hundred dollar note shows Oliver H. Perry on his ship "Lawrence" during the battle of Lake Erie. The right shows a woman who is supposed to represent liberty. The words “maintain it” are written below her. Perhaps in a reminder response to the threat to the Union by the Confederate hooligans. I have a $100 note from the Third Charter, a gorgeous Date Back as well. Click next note in the set and you can see it.
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