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Osage, IA - $5 Original Fr. 397 The Osage NB Ch.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:490.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Osage, IA - $5 Original Fr. 397 The Osage NB Ch.
<B>Osage, IA</B></I> - $5 Original Fr. 397 <B>The Osage NB</B></I> Ch. # 1618<BR> This example has a fascinating story to tell as it was part of 450 $5 sheets stolen in transit to this Iowa bank. After adding "wear" to the notes, the thieves placed them into circulation. Most of the surviving examples bear many rubber stamped "S's" on their face. These "S's" were added by the Treasury Department when the notes came in for redemption to signify that these notes were "Stolen." These notes were sent back to the bank as they were an obligation of the bank as they had never entered circulation legally. Overall not many of these "stolen" notes survive and this piece ranks up there with the best of them. Well circulated <B>Good-Very Good</B></I>, with small edge splits typical for the grade.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)