Overton-101a. 50C/UNI. A popular Redbook variety. The engraver misplaced the UNI of UNITED and then placed the denomination over the UNI rather than discarding the expensive die.

Strong detail with choice two-tone natural gray surfaces.

Well detailed with pleasing light gray surfaces and die clashing on both sides.

E/A. A lustrous light silver-gray example of this popular variety. The remnants of an A are visible under the E of STATES.

Plain 4. Strong detail for the grade with choice medium brown surfaces.

Overton-101a. A popular variety as the top bar of the 3 is clearly seen beneath the 4 in the date. This is a lustrous example with solid detail and pleasing silver-white surfaces.

Union Bank of Maryland. Counterfeit. Comment: Stains. A contemporary counterfeit of a rare early Baltimore obsolete. Stains in the upper right are not significant and blend in well.

One of the rare dates in this series with a mintage of just 47,150. This is a wonderfully original example with a medium gray shade. Light gold and rose tints blend with the surface and tend to concentrate a little heavier along the crevices of some of the design elements. Underlying luster is virtually full […]

A ‘key’ date with a mintage of just 47,510. This is a well detailed example with steel gray surfaces that display great originality and underlying luster.