| Description |
Natchez, MS - Mississippi Shipping Company 25 Cents/2 Bits Dec. 4, 1839 Leggett 56, Kraus 30251. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. A fully issued, early series note printed by E. Morris, Philadelphia. The eagle atop "The Constitution" may be a reference to Jackson's attack on the Bank of the United States and use of Presidential powers. Ends have "2/BITS" at left and "25/CENTS" at right. Noted with "Hinges on Back." Scarce as an issued note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20451, realized $84. |
