A spectacular Superb Gem boasting vibrant, rolling luster and needle-sharp strike throughout. Liberty’s hair curls and the eagle’s intricate feather detail are fully brought up, framed by pristine fields that show only microscopic disturbances. Brilliant and extremely flashy, this elite-grade San Francisco issue offers outstanding eye appeal.

Fr. 485. Brown Back. Originally chartered as the Citizens National Bank Of Hagerstown, Maryland. Relocated to Washington in May 1874 and later merged with the National Metropolitan Bank in November 1904. A large size only bank with approimately 10 notes know. This note features an iconic vignette of Benjamin Franklin flying his kite.

Well balanced borders surround good color and light even wear.

A handsome Mint State example of this scarce date which saw a mintage of just 1,500 coins. Rich golden surfaces display pleasing original luster with smooth, even coloration throughout. Liberty’s portrait is well defined, with crisp detail in the coronet lettering and hair curls, while the reverse wreath and bow show strong definition and balanced […]

First National Bank of St. Louis. F-467. Charter #3239. Brown Back. A rare issue from a little known Michigan bank. Only 2 large are known on the bank. The other note, also a $5 brown back, displays the serial #1 which takes it into another category. It sold at auction back in 2007 for $39,100.! […]

First National Bank of Binghamton. F-469. Charter #202. Brown Back. A very attractive and scarce note that features boardwalk margins, strong color, and original paper with plenty of remaining brightness.

National Bank of Schuylerville. F-467. Charter #1298. Brown Back. A scarce bank with only 6 large and 6 small known according to Track & Price. An attractive problem-free note that exhibits strong color and only light circulation.

Second National Bank of Bucyrus. Fr. 467. Charter #3274. Brown Back. A beautiful Crawford County note that displays wide nearly even margins, strong ink, bright premium paper, and bold ink signatures. Nothing grades finer at PCGS Banknote.  Great eye appeal!

Small Red Seal. Bust of Silas Wright, a prominate figure in government in the 1830’s-40’s. Excellent centering and color far superior than one would expect. Although not mentioned, there is a small upper margin tear right corner.  PCGS Banknote has only graded 7 Fr. 1197’s in higher grade.