| Description |
Salem, NC - Bank of Cape Fear, Branch at Salem $9 Jan. 1, 1856 NC-90 G408a. PCGS Very Fine 25. A top-condition type note from a popular odd denomination series. The first issue of Bank of Cape Fear odd denomination notes using red protectors only and not the full tint plate. The $6-$7-$8-$9 plate was engraved with the Bald, Cousland & Co., Philadelphia/Baldwin, Bald, & Cousland, New-York imprint. Fully signed and issued from the Salem branch. A sidewheel steamer plows her way through the waves at the top, and a red NINE protector dominates the bottom. At the ends, the denomination is expressed in text at the left and as both an Arabic and a Roman numeral at right. This is a lovely example, very bright and still fairly crisp. The margins are complete, but close on two sides. Not often found without fault and with such paper vibrancy. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20172, realized $900. |
