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Grass Range, MT - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The First Grass Range, MT

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:5,500.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
Grass Range, MT - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 The First Grass Range, MT
<B>Grass Range, MT</B></I> - $5 1902 Plain Back Fr. 606 <B>The First NB</B></I> Ch. # (W)10939<BR>A simply lovely note with an impeccable pedigree going back to the Amon Carter, Jr. collection holdings. It was off the market from 1984 to 2003, when we sold it to our current consignor in our Central States sale, where it realized over $11,000. Ten notes are known from this one bank community, most all well circulated. This is unquestionably the finest of the recorded examples, most all of which, like this piece, have been closely held for many years. The color, paper quality, and originality are superb, and the two color signatures, one of female cashier W. Louise Davis, are strong and clear. The slightest evidence of light handling simply testifies to the complete originality of the note, and by no means takes this from the <B>Gem Crisp Uncirculated</B></I> class. If you are putting together the ultimate state set of Third Charters, this is the Montana piece you will want to own. In a considerably stronger market for great Nationals than that of 2003, look for this note to now reach or exceed...