Anacastia, DC - Bank of Anacastia $2 Aug. 1, 1854 DC-35 G4a. PCGS Very Fine 30. An above average condition example of this Anacastia type. A large red "2" is centered between two medium size dies. At the lower right is a seldom seen portrait of Franklin Pierce. Boldly signed and attractive. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $152.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19180. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Huntsville, AL - Northern Bank of Alabama $20 Oct. 17, 1853 AL- 25 G10 Rosene 134-7. PCGS Fine 15. A Choice example and much scarcer higher denomination from this Huntsville bank. Identical "20" counters on lathe work are at the upper corners; oval portraits of men are in the lower corners. In the center, two women are seated on a hill; one gestures to the town below. Evenly worn and vibrant for the technical condition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $1116.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19086. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Eufaula, AL - Eastern Bank of Alabama $5 18__ AL-15 G8, Rosene 68-5. Remainder. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. A gorgeous Gem new 66PPQ example from a very popular full green tinted series by American Bank Note Co. At the top center is a cotton wagon scene. Washington is at the lower left and a wharf scene at the bottom right. Perfectly framed, crisp and bold. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $493.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19082. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Continental Currency February 26, 1777 $3 Fr. CC-56. PCGS Choice About New 55PPQ. This is a sharp looking February 26, 1777 "at Baltimore" series note. The Congress convened in Baltimore when the British occupied Philadelphia. Very deeply inked and boldly printed. This is just a little tightly margined at the left end, which affects the centering. Overall, this has superior eye appeal for the grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $587.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19067. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
South Carolina April 10, 1778 3 Shillings 9 Pence Fr. SC-146. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. This example is from an attractive series of uniface notes printed on laid paper. A bold note. The margins are exceptionally broad and the printing clarity is impressive. At the lower right is the beautifully detailed emblem showing a busy beaver at work. The left end border is also very well executed. Worthy of a premium bid for its strong eye appeal. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $493.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19029. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania October 1, 1756 20 Shillings Fr. PA-80. PCGS Very Good 8 Apparent. The highest denomination of the quartet emitted from this Franklin and Hall series. This plate A position note is frayed at the right end. Noted with "Splits, Tears, Damage, and Repairs." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $376.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18970. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Colony of New York September 2, 1775 $5 Fr. NY-180. PCGS Choice About New 58. A broadly margined $5 type note with full sheet edges at the top and left end. Both sides are well printed; the candelabra vignette on the back is beautifully detailed. All signatures are strong, even the red penned signature of Livingston, which is often faded. High-grade notes from this issue are very scarce. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $998.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18918. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
New Hampshire November 3, 1775 9 Pence Fr. NH-143. PCGS Fine 12 Apparent. This pence-denominated, wide format change bill is very rare, as are all the wide format notes from New Hampshire. From the face, the note is attractive and bright. It is backed by a piece of a contemporary newspaper, which helped extend its circulation life. Noted with "Splits, Tears, and Minor Damage; Backed." Very collectible with pleasing eye appeal. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $940.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18889. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay August 18, 1775 2 Shillings 6 Pence Fr. MA-160. PCGS Very Good 8 Apparent. A third low denomination "Sword in Hand" in typical condition for the series. The face is just lightly visible due to soiling, and the back a bit compressed from rejoining. Noted as "Center Split Repaired; Sewn Together." All Revere "Swords" are historic artifacts of the Revolutionary spirit. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $376.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18876. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay August 18, 1775 1 Shilling Fr. MA-158. PCGS Good 6 Apparent. This is the first of the Revere "Sword in Hand" notes and the lowest denomination from the series. It is a paper Pine Tree Shilling (as opposed to the coinage) and the only Sword which uses this vignette. The low grade is due to its heavy use in commerce. Noted are "Split Sewn Together; Hinge Repairs on Back." This is a rare type, despite the grade, and an important vignette type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $329.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18874. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
