| Description |
De Soto, NE - Waubeek Bank $3 May 1, 1857 NE-30 G6a, Walton 3. PCGS Choice About New 55 Apparent. This is part of a four-denomination series printed from extremely well-engraved plates by Rawdon, Wright Hatch & Edson / New England Bank Note Co. with red protectors. This is another bank whose notes became notorious when altered to numerous locations across the Northeast, and with the well-crafted vignettes, could prove deceptive. Allegorical Prosperity and Liberty seated at top center with a shield between them. Webster at the lower left. Noted with "Mounting Remnants on Back." Only modest edge handling and some wrinkling are present. The margins are above average for the type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20454, realized $168. |
