| Description |
Canada � Macdonald & Co. Bankers, Victoria, Vancouver Island $5 Sept. 6, 1863 Charlton 420-10-04. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. An early and important Canadian private issuer. This is from the first bank west of the Great Lakes. A West Coast issue, printed on white paper by lithographer Britton, San Francisco. The top center displays the Royal Arms, and circular vignettes of Native Americans are in the bottom corners. Titles are across and the obligation is underneath. Some "Small Edge Tears" are noted, but a solid example overall. Quite clean, and an essential Canadian note from a bank established in 1859. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20341, realized $0. |
