| Description |
Natchez, MS - Mississippi Shipping Company 12-1/2 Cents/1 Bit Dec. 2, 1839 Leggett 55, Kraus 30250r. Remainder. PCGS Choice About New 55. An interesting southern note with a rarely seen E. Morris, Philadelphia imprint. These simpler types may have been used before engraved notes arrived. A Spanish "one bit" note on white paper. A ship at sail appears at top center. End panels show "1/BIT" at left and "12 �" at right. A choice grade example. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20450, realized $187.2. |
