| Description |
Austin, TX - Republic of Texas $1 June 1, 1841 Cr. A1, Olson 750, Medlar 21. PCGS Extremely Fine 45 Apparent. The Republic of Texas notes are listed using the traditional Bradbeer-Criswell-Shull numbers by series. This note is from the fourth issue of notes authorized by the Act of December 14, 1838. Two decades ago, notes from this series were considered readily available. With fewer, and less condition conscious collectors at the time, that was an accurate assessment. Now numismatists recognize that higher-grade examples are quite scarce. A beautifully engraved note from Endicott & Clark, New Orleans. Seated, and rather scantily clad, Ceres rests at top right with a "1" die to the left and the title below. The left end has denomination blocks at top and bottom with a tall vignette of a Native American hunter gesturing upward. The right end has a lathe work background with a linear border showing ONE DOLLAR repeatedly zig-zagging around. The numeral "1" is at top and bottom, and ONE is over a star in the background Noted as "Cross-Cut Cancelled" as is most often the case; the cancels are only in the center and not off the bottom edges; cleanly hammered and closed with tape. Grading also mentioned "Minor Stains" describing some minor toning along the bottom edge. Perfect type note to represent the issue and type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20471, realized $960. |
