u.s. obsolete banknotes - Coin Auctions
 Lot 894 - u.s. obsolete banknotes - Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3South Reading Bank. United States. 3 pair uncut 25 cent script. Numbered and signed. Edge tone. 11.15.1862. Very Fine or better. Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3u.s. obsolete banknotes |
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 Lot 467 - u.s. obsolete banknotes - Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3Pioneer Association Uncut Sheet of 4 Proprietary Proofs. La Fayette, Indiana. Lot of 4 notes (uncut sheet of 4), 18xx (ca.1970's), $1-2-5-5, Modern "Proprietary Proofs". Unlisted in Haxby. The $1 proof has a standing allegorical woman on left with scenic view on top and men moving logs on lower right; the $2 note has horses pulling wagon in middle, Jefferson on right and woman on left; the $5 notes have cattle on left and men with hay on right. Notches on all 4 margins for printing registration. Black printing on red underprint printed on thin white card, Uncirculated condition. BC&C. Archival "Proprietary" proofs rarely seen in sheet form and very attractive. Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3u.s. obsolete banknotes |
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 Lot 483 - u.s. obsolete banknotes - Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3Gibson House 1869 Cincinnati Advertising Note. Ohio. 3 Dollar Advertising note. Very similar to the large size notes of the period. Fine. Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3u.s. obsolete banknotes |
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 Lot 462 - u.s. obsolete banknotes - Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3City Council of Brunswick Uncut Proprietary Progress Proof Sheet. Brunswick, Georgia, Uncut sheet of 4 notes, 18xx (originally printed in 1850-60's, these were reprinted by ABNC from the original plates ca.1960-70's), $1-$2-$3-$5, (Haxby Unlisted), Printed without green border and underprint, only black printing of vignettes, titles and text, Modern "Proprietary Proof", Black printing without border or underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Rare as uncut sheet. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012) Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3u.s. obsolete banknotes |
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 Lot 478 - u.s. obsolete banknotes - Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3State of South Carolina, $1-$50 Set, 6 Different Denominations. Columbia, South Carolina. Lot of 6 notes. All are dated December 1873. Includes $1; $2; $5; $10; $20 and $50 denomination notes, all printed in black on light green underprint. All have multiple vignettes and include Washington, "Sweet Potato Dinner", Arms of SC, busy harbor scene, oxen pulling wagon and different portraits of adults, children and allegorical figures. All look in AU to Uncirculated condition but have been cut cancelled. Extremely attractive assortment of obsolete banknotes. ABNC. Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3u.s. obsolete banknotes |
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 Lot 473 - u.s. obsolete banknotes - Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3Charles Hill & Son. Afton, NY. Dealers in Teas, sugars, molasses, syrups, flour, fish and salt. New York. 3% discount with this note. 1869. Extremely Fine. Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3u.s. obsolete banknotes |
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 Lot 468 - u.s. obsolete banknotes - Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3Parish of Concordia. 1862 Issue. Louisiana. 50 Cents. Nice embossing, VF to XF. Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3u.s. obsolete banknotes |
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 Lot 484 - u.s. obsolete banknotes - Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3Group of fractional scrip notes. United States. Fractional 25 Cents, Fine; Summit County Bank, 5 Cents issued; Alton NH. Jones & Sawyer 50 Cents; Jewell & Sons, 25 Cents; C. Delmonico 15 Cents, Unissued. State Bank at New Brunswick, 25c. Unissued; Some Very Good, Others Extremely Fine. 6 pieces. Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3u.s. obsolete banknotes |
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 Lot 463 - u.s. obsolete banknotes - Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3Town Of Forsythe, Georgia 1820's Obsolete Copper Printing Plate Engraved by William Kneass. Town of Forsythe, Georgia, 182x (1820-24), Copper printing plate of 7 different banknotes. Includes 12 1/2cts-12 1/2cts-25cts-25cts-50cts-$1-$3, (GA-Unlisted). Unlisted design, printer, and denominations only add to the desirability of this amazing and unique printing plate from the 1820's, the 12 1/2 cent note has a prancing horse on top, the 25 cents through the $3 note all have the same spread winged patriotic eagle holding arrows and olive branches on top middle with end panels with denomination and "Georgia" on either side, no company, bank or merchant is listed though, the back is blank with adjustment marks, 13 by 8 inches, the plate is in amazing shape with original golden-red patina with evidence of a cleaning sometime in the distant past. Unique copper printing plate from a new estate find and the first time ever offered in public auction. This is one of 2 banknote plates and 3 advertising plates we are offering. William Kneass ran an engraving office on Fourth above Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, which was a popular meeting place for "leading wits and men of culture" up until he was appointed the second Chief Engraver of the United States Mint on January 29, 1824 until his death in 1840. In 1834, Kneass designed the Classic Head motif which appeared on Quarter Eagle ($2.50) and Half Eagle ($5.00) gold pieces from 1834-1839. He also modified John Reich's Capped Bust design on the dime through half-dollar for the years 1829-1837. Additionally, Kneass utilized his modified Capped Bust for the rebirth of the half-dime in 1829. He also introduced a new Liberty head on the half dollar, a design that was modified several times over the next two years, The printer is W. Kneass, Philadelphia. Historic obsolete banknote plate engraved by legendary U.S. Mint engraver. Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3u.s. obsolete banknotes |
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 Lot 479 - u.s. obsolete banknotes - Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3Nashville Bank at Winchester 1820's Copper Printing Plate Engraved By William Kneass, Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. Nashville (at Winchester), Tennessee, 182x (1820-24), Copper printing plate with 5 different banknotes. Includes 25cts-50cts-$1-$2-$3, (TN-180-Unlisted). No 25cents; 50 cents or $3 denomination notes are known on this bank, Unlisted design, printer, and denominations only add to the desirability of this amazing and unique printing plate from the 1820's, the back is blank, the plate is in amazing shape with original golden-red patina with evidence of a cleaning sometime in the distant past. The 25 cents and 50 cents notes have a denomination counter in the top middle and end panels with Tennessee and the denomination; the $1, $2 and $3 notes have a place for the serial number at the top middle and an underprint of the numeral denomination for that note and also similar end panels as the lower denomination, all are payable at Winchester. 8.5 by 12.5 inches, Unique copper printing plate from a new estate find and the first time ever offered in public auction. This is one of 2 banknote plates and 3 advertising plates we are offering. William Kneass ran an engraving office on Fourth above Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, which was a popular meeting place for "leading wits and men of culture" up until he was appointed the second Chief Engraver of the United States Mint on January 29, 1824 until his death in 1840. In 1834, Kneass designed the Classic Head motif which appeared on Quarter Eagle ($2.50) and Half Eagle ($5.00) gold pieces from 1834-1839. He also modified John Reich's Capped Bust design on the dime through half-dollar for the years 1829-1837. Additionally, Kneass utilized his modified Capped Bust for the rebirth of the half-dime in 1829. He also introduced a new Liberty head on the half dollar, a design that was modified several times over the next two years, The printer is W. Kneass, Philadelphia. Historic obsolete banknote plate engraved by legendary U.S. Mint engraver. Archives International Auctions Auction #XXXII, Sessions 1, 2 and 3u.s. obsolete banknotes |
