San Antonio, TX - $20 1929 Ty. 1 NB of Commerce Ch. # 6956 PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. A pleasing mid-grade small size note from this San Antonio bank that retains traces of original embossing. Noted is a barely discernable edge tear. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22399), realized $74.00.
Paris, TX - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3638 PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. An evenly circulated $50 from this Lamar County bank that is located on the northwest corner of the town square. President R(ufus) F(enner) Scott was also a founder and president of the Brown Back only issuing Paris National Bank, charter number 5079. A few pinholes are seen. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22398), realized $646.25.
Jackson, TN - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 621 The Security NB Ch. # (S)10334 PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. The first $10 Date Back to be reported from this scarcer west Tennessee bank that has only eleven large size notes in the census. This lightly circulated example shows excellent color and plenty of original embossing, but was assigned an Apparent grade for a couple of small, light stains. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22397), realized $258.50.
Paris, TX - $50 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 3638 PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. An evenly circulated $50 from this Lamar County bank that is located on the northwest corner of the town square. President R(ufus) F(enner) Scott was also a founder and president of the Brown Back only issuing Paris National Bank, charter number 5079. A few pinholes are seen. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22398), realized $646.25.
Jackson, TN - $10 1902 Date Back Fr. 621 The Security NB Ch. # (S)10334 PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. The first $10 Date Back to be reported from this scarcer west Tennessee bank that has only eleven large size notes in the census. This lightly circulated example shows excellent color and plenty of original embossing, but was assigned an Apparent grade for a couple of small, light stains. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22397), realized $258.50.
Providence, RI - $1 Original Fr. 380a The Manufacturers NB Ch. # 1283 PCGS Good 6 Apparent. An early Providence bank that issued First and Second Charter notes only before liquidating in 1899. This is the first note we have been able to offer from this charter in fifteen years. It shows plenty of wear but still retains ample color and signatures. A small area of ink writing on the back accounts for the Apparent designation. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22396), realized $282.00.
Providence, RI - $1 Original Fr. 380a The Old NB Ch. # 1151 PCGS Good 6 Apparent. A well used Original Series $1 from this Providence bank that closed its doors in 1906. The red overprint is still bold and the pen signatures remain dark on this example that has some rust stains and margin damage. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22395), realized $188.00.
Providence, RI - $1 Original Fr. 380a The Manufacturers NB Ch. # 1283 PCGS Good 6 Apparent. An early Providence bank that issued First and Second Charter notes only before liquidating in 1899. This is the first note we have been able to offer from this charter in fifteen years. It shows plenty of wear but still retains ample color and signatures. A small area of ink writing on the back accounts for the Apparent designation. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22396), realized $282.00.
Providence, RI - $1 Original Fr. 380a The Old NB Ch. # 1151 PCGS Good 6 Apparent. A well used Original Series $1 from this Providence bank that closed its doors in 1906. The red overprint is still bold and the pen signatures remain dark on this example that has some rust stains and margin damage. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22395), realized $188.00.
Pittsburgh, PA - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 598 The Mellon NB Ch. # 6301 PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. The engraved signatures of Lewis and Mellon are seen on this moderately circulated example. In 1921, Richard B. Mellon assumed the presidency of the Mellon National Bank when his brother, Andrew W. Mellon, resigned to become U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. A small edge tear in the bottom margin accounts for the Apparent grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions 4/2015, lot 22394), realized $119.85.
