“Green Back”. This note features the bust of Spencer M. Clark, first Superintendent of the National Currency Bureau. It caused a scandal because Clark placed his own portrait on the currency, leading to a law forbidding living people on U.S. currency. Full near even framing with well balanced margins.

Green Back. Bust of Spencer M. Clark, the first Superintendent of the National Currency Bureau, who famously placed his own portrait on the U.S. 5-cent fractional currency note (Third Issue, 1864) instead of explorer William Clark. This 1864 act of hubris caused a public uproar and led Congress to pass a law in 1866 prohibiting […]

NJ-175. Jumbo margins surround a well inked note with easy to read signatures and premium paper.

Red Reverse.  With Surcharge.  Autographed Signatures. Great color with strong bronzing,  premium paper, and well balanced margins.

Green Back. “a” on Front. A premium note that displays strong color and bronzing. The paper is bright and margins are full.

A-2-6-5. Red Back. An attractive note with strong color and bronzing.

Green Reverse with Surcharge. Fiber Paper. w/o Design Figures. A nearly new note with strong color and nice bronzing.

Green Seal. Portrait of Samuel Dexter, Secretary of both the War and Treasury Departments 1800-1801. An attractive note with strong inks, bright original paper, and well balanced margins.

Portrait of Samuel Dexter, Secretary of both the War and Treasury Departments 1800-1801. An attractive note with strong inks, bright premium paper, and well balanced margins.