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The E-Sylum: Volume 19, Number 13, March 27, 2016, Article 25

SELECTIONS FROM STACKS-BOWERS MARCH 2016 CURRENCY SLE

Here are some currency items that caught my eye in the upcoming Stack's Bowers March 2016 Baltimore auction. -Editor

Lot 15028: Monticello, Arkansas. Corporation of Monticello. June 2, 1862. $3

Monticello, Arkansas. Corporation of Monticello. June 2, 1862. $3

Monticello, Arkansas. Corporation of Monticello. June 2, 1862. $3. PMG Fine 12. Stains. (Rothert-495 UNL) No printer's imprint. Crude typeset format scrip note similar to other Southern scrip notes from this era. Plate letter A at top left, serial number at top right. Denomination spelled out in bold letters at center. "In Sound Confederate Funds when the Sum of Ten Dollars is presented for Redemption" below. Signed by W.E. Owens as Treasurer and J. Ferguson as Mayor at right. The Rothert Arkansas reference lists denominations of 50 Cents, $1 and $2 but no $3. Each listed note is given a R-7 rarity rating indicating 1 to 5 known. We have only seen a 50 Cent example offered prior to this note.

To view the complete lot description, see: https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-2LPVX

Lot 15237: 1864 $20 Compound Interest Treasury Note

1864 $20 Compound Interest Treasury Note

Fr. 191a. 1864 $20 Treasury Note. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. Small Edge Splits; Minor Restorations.

This Compound Interest Treasury note is known by just 59 examples including this newly discovered piece according to Track and Price and this Very Fine offering is certainly above the average grade. Still bold bronzing at center states the series type and the note also offers strong overprinted details in the serial numbers and Type I treasury seal. Allegorical vignette of Victory at left; mortar, lower center; Abraham Lincoln, right. Red overprinted date of Aug 15, 1864.

To view the complete lot description, see: https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-2LMNA

Lot 15432: 1969D $1 Federal Reserve Note Error

1969D $1 Federal Reserve Note Error

Fr. 1907-G. 1969D $1 Federal Reserve Note. Chicago. PCGS Choice About New 58 PPQ. Printed Fold Over; Cutting Error.

This highly dramatic error note received a correct first and second print being the back and face design respectively. The sheet was then folded prior to the overprinting process and remained that way through cutting and packaging.

To view the complete lot description, see: https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-2LLUX

Lot 15596: Devol, Oklahoma. $5 1902 Plain Back. Fr. 606. The First NB. Charter #11535.

Devol, Oklahoma. $5 1902 Plain Back

Devol, Oklahoma. $5 1902 Plain Back. Fr. 606. The First NB. Charter #11535.

This newly discovered $5 Devol Plain Back is now just the second example known on this excessively rare Cotton county bank. This sole issuing bank opened in 1919 and issued only $5 02' Plain Backs. $57,000 was issued and the bank closed just 6 years later. Devol was known for its brief oil boom in 1918 where the population at that time was roughly 1900. Today, the population is just over 150.

To view the complete lot description, see: https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-2LOBA

Lot 30010: North Carolina. April 23, 1761 15 Shillings

North Carolina. April 23, 1761 15 Shillings

NC-123. North Carolina. April 23, 1761 15 Shillings. PCGS Very Fine 35.

Four signatures. A darkly printed 15 Shillings proclamation note that displays just moderate circulation and three large margins.

To view the complete lot description, see: https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-2M39I

Lot 30025: Washington, District of Columbia. Mercantile Bank $1

Washington, District of Columbia. Mercantile Bank $1

Washington, District of Columbia. Mercantile Bank. ND (186x) $1. About Uncirculated. Remainder.

(DC- 270 G2) New York Bank Note Co. A lovely remainder that used a dual-color tinting which features and orange/red at left and green at right.

To view the complete lot description, see: https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-2M43E

Lot 30073: Plymouth, New Hampshire. Russell, Webster & Co. 5 Cents

Plymouth, New Hampshire. Russell, Webster & Co. 5 Cents

Plymouth, New Hampshire. Russell, Webster & Co. Nov. 1, 1862. 5 Cents. Very Fine.

Printed by T. Groom & Co. Boston. Train crossing bridge at top left. Hand numbered No. 594. An evenly circulated small format note payable "in current bank bills in sums of One Dollar and upwards."

To view the complete lot description, see: https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-2M4JI



Wayne Homren, Editor

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