| Description |
Huntsville, AL - Branch of the State of Alabama at Huntsville $5 18__ AL-5 UNL Rosene 3-UNL. Proof. PCGS About New 50. A second very rare proof from an unlisted series of demand notes from this branch of the State Bank. Graceful allegorical images appear on this denomination and the following $10 engraved by Draper, Toppan, Longacre & Co. Top center, Cupid is seated with Aurora in her chariot of dawn on the clouds. The upper left shows seated Industry; at the upper right is a standing woman holding a pitcher and a rake. Noted by PCGS as Hole Punch Cancelled, as manufactured in the proofing process. A bit of handling is seen, but this note has a choice appearance with excellent margins on all sides. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Realized $1,057.50. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions, 4/2015), lot 19004. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
