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Merchants' Bank, $5000, ca.1830's Obsolete Proof.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Paper Money - United States Start Price:2,400.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Merchants' Bank, $5000, ca.1830's Obsolete Proof.
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New York, NY, 18xx (ca.1830's), $5000, Plate C, NY-1745-Unlisted denomination, Haxby lists only up to $1000 for this bank, Only one previous noted in census, Proof banknote, Banknote printed in black on india paper, Sailing ship in full sail on top middle flanked by large 5000 medallion counters and on top corners, standing allegorical woman with anchor and woman with pole and Liberty Cap and cornucopia on the end panels, large 5000 medallions on upper left and right corners, Very light glue stain spots on sides, a few internal pre-printing paper folds and a small hole on in the middle right area that is difficult to see as well as a small tear on the left margin, still a marvelous note that is missing from almost every advanced collection. Rawdon, Wright & Hatch New York imprint. A trophy note. (Silver City Collection, Part 2)