| Description |
Columbus, MS - Commercial Bank of Columbus $20 Demand Note March 15, 1838 MS-50 G16, Kraus 3373 Leggett 23. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. From a very scarce bank, and this home bank demand note appears to be much rarer than the notes payable at the Bank of the United States. A handsome type from well-engraved plates by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch. At top center is a classic vignette of a loaded wagon traveling eastward on the shoreline while a steamboat navigates westward in the background. Flanking are "XX" dies. The left end shows TWENTY on a shaded panel, and the right end has an intricate panel and "XX" center. This has a Rarity-7 rating in the Guy Kraus Mississippi book. Noted with "Minor Mounting Remnants on Back." A difficult note to obtain and with strong paper body throughout. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20127, realized $840. |
