| Description |
New York, NY - New York Joint Stock Exchange 12-1/2 Cents Sept. 15, 1837 Harris H810, Rulau Q169. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. Though this issuer is not the present-day New York Stock Exchange, it is still quite popular title. This "One Bit" denomination is from a very scarce series of notes collected with Hard Times tokens and listed in the Rulau catalog. Printed from a well-engraved and intricate C. P. Harrison & Son, N. York plate. Impressive six-columned buildings dominate the upper half of the note. Upper corners show "12 �," lower corners show "Cts.," and vignettes are in between: at left is Hamilton and at right is a Mercury die signed by C.C. Wright. An inscription appears on the back. Noted with "Stains," which are only some scattered foxing patches. With excellent paper body and a beautifully detailed vignette across the top. One of the most fascinating scrip notes from the period. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20167, realized $360. |
