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The United States, Act of 12.10.1837 Interest Bearing Proof Banknote.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Paper Money - United States Start Price:12,000.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
The United States, Act of 12.10.1837 Interest Bearing Proof Banknote.

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Auction Date:2011 Nov 14 @ 10:00 (UTC-4 : AST/EDT)
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The auction will take place at the 3 WEST CLUB at 3 W. 51st Street (at Fifth Avenue), New York, NY 10019
Washington, 183x (1837 to 1839), $100, Hessler X99C, Act of 12.10.1837. Plate B, Black on india paper, 8.25 by 4 inches, seated Mercury on cotton bale with cornucopia, lion at feet, small train and ships flanking him with numeral 100 counters in all 4 corners, allegorical seated woman holding key with Gryphon at side and coins at feet on left with text on above and below Receivable in Payment of All Public Dues, and standing Justice on right. Text states: The United States Promise to pay One Year after date to ________or order One Hundred Dollars with Interests at the rate of _____ per centum. Washington__________183____. Extremely minor glue staining on back in miniscule spots barely affecting the top right and bottom right corners, large margins, fresh appearance with no toning and exceptional paper quality only add to this Choice to Gem Uncirculated banknote. This is the second example of this rare type that we are privileged to offer and the first time it has ever been offered for sale in 174 years and is sure to attract intense interest. Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, New York, Imprint. (Silver City Collection, Part 2)