Georgetown, DC - Union Bank of Georgetown $5 Dec. 20, 1815 DC-145 C30. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. This is a very scarce and early contemporary counterfeit type. Printed from a well-made plate and strongly inked. At the upper left are three females. At the far left is a slanting FIVE on a shaded panel. Noted with "Small Edge Tear at Bottom Right," but in well above average condition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $105.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19188. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Washington, DC - Bullion Bank $2 July 4, 1862 DC-170 G22a. Remainder. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. This has always been a collector favorite due to the title, face color and ornate green back. The face has a deep orange frame and guilloche. At the top center of this Union Bank Note Co. type is a demure girl's portrait. The green back has TWO DOLLARS overlaid on a repeating pattern. In this grade, the type has routinely been exceeding $250 in recent years. This is a Gem example with a great pedigree. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $493.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19189. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Georgetown, DC - Union Bank of Georgetown $5 Dec. 20, 1815 DC-145 C30. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. This is a very scarce and early contemporary counterfeit type. Printed from a well-made plate and strongly inked. At the upper left are three females. At the far left is a slanting FIVE on a shaded panel. Noted with "Small Edge Tear at Bottom Right," but in well above average condition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $105.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19188. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Georgetown, DC - Potomac River Bank $5 Dec. 4, 1854 DC-140 G8. PCGS About New 53. The $5 note from this Ormsby engraved series has vignettes used on the other denominations in the series. At each end are standing females, Peace left and Liberty right. Right of center is the floating female and eagle. There is just a spot of foxing and handling on this note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $74.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19187. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Georgetown, DC - Potomac River Bank $3 Dec. 4, 1854 DC-140 G6. PCGS Choice About New 58. A classic $3 bill type engraved by Ormsby. Right of center is a floating female in the clouds with an eagle. At the far right is standing allegorical female Peace. Fully margined all around and very appealing. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $152.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19186. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Georgetown, DC - Potomac River Bank $5 Dec. 4, 1854 DC-140 G8. PCGS About New 53. The $5 note from this Ormsby engraved series has vignettes used on the other denominations in the series. At each end are standing females, Peace left and Liberty right. Right of center is the floating female and eagle. There is just a spot of foxing and handling on this note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $74.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19187. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Georgetown, DC - Potomac River Bank $3 Dec. 4, 1854 DC-140 G6. PCGS Choice About New 58. A classic $3 bill type engraved by Ormsby. Right of center is a floating female in the clouds with an eagle. At the far right is standing allegorical female Peace. Fully margined all around and very appealing. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $152.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19186. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Georgetown, DC - Potomac River Bank $2 Dec. 4, 1854 DC-140 G4. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. This is from a very popular Ormsby engraved series. Uniface style, with a train vignette and tall standing Liberty at the right end. Light handling only. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $129.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19185. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Georgetown, DC - Bank of Commerce $1 May 1, 1862 DC-70 G12a. PCGS Fine 12. A very handsome National Bank Note Co. engraved note with green frame and panel. At the top center is a wide-winged eagle. At the lower left is the Lincoln portrait as also used on Federal currency. Fully issued and a very clean example. A popular type with the Lincoln vignette and very scarce. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $471.18. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19184. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Georgetown, DC - Potomac River Bank $2 Dec. 4, 1854 DC-140 G4. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. This is from a very popular Ormsby engraved series. Uniface style, with a train vignette and tall standing Liberty at the right end. Light handling only. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $129.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19185. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
