| Description |
Eufaula, AL - Eastern Bank of Alabama $3 March 15, 1860 AL-15 G6A, Rosene 68-3. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. A splendid, late engraved American Bank Note Co. note with vermillion protector and counter surrounds. This denomination from the series has the well-known historical scene, The Sweet Potato Dinner, originally engraved for Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson and based on the painting by John B. White, General Marion Inviting a British Officer to Share His Meal. Francis "The Swamp Fox" Marion and James DePeyster in the center are seen performing a prisoner exchange with the meal set on the table. (see Roger H. Durand's Interesting Notes About History, pages 126-127). The vignette is mostly seen on South Carolina notes. Fully issued with only some noted "Rust Stains." A scarcer series and denomination from the bank. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20425, realized $228. |
