| Description |
New Orleans, LA - Bank of Louisiana $3 Sept. 19, 1861 LA-75 G6. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. Top grade for this low denomination, Civil War-dated note. In a few months, the Union would control Louisiana and notes from this bank would be emitted under regulations from the occupying U.S. Army. A handsome Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson engraved type with seated Mercury at the top center flanked by ornate "3' dies. Textual denomination THREE end panels are at the sides. Without any stampings, face or back. Vibrant and well margined for the series and type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20439, realized $360. |
