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These Archives were formed to preserve the research performed to cross reference the various publications that catalog these notes.  The prices noted are contemporary and subject to change with the market fluctuations.  To identify the notes that formed the foundation of these Archives, the ID numbers are color coded BROWN or RED; subsequently added notes are coded GREEN.  To view an enlarged image, click on the thumbnail image; to return to this table, click on the enlarged front or back image.:  There are no Specialty (Spec.) listings published for District of Columbia, therefore not applicable (N/A).  

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ID

City

Bank

 Date Den. Cr. Spec.

Haxby

 Whitman

Description

Grade

Price
DC63488 Anacastia Bank of Anacastia 1854 $2 Unl N/A 35-G4a 100-G20 Engraved by Baldwin, Adams & Co. with tiny irregular margins, cut just into the frame lines at the right end & bottom XF $255
DC76080 Anacastia Bank of Anacastia 1854 $5 Unl N/A 35-G8 100-G30 Another Baldwin & Adams & Co. production with irregular tiny margins cut through the frame line at top left F++ $240
DC76070 Anacostia Merchants' Bank 1852 $1 Unl N/A 40-G2 110-G10 This Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting design has been altered, removing the town name, within full tiny margins AU $160
DC27727 Anacostia Merchants' Exchange Bank 1854 $1 Unl N/A 45-G2b 120-G10a The margins on this note are irregularly cut, penetrating the top frame line at right with clean surfaces; overprinted with large "1--ONE--1" at center;  Additional notes:  DC27717, Ch AU @ $185  AU+ $195
DC27737 Anacostia Merchants' Exchange Bank 1854 $1 Unl N/A 45-G2c 120-G10b Three margins are full with the top cut just through the frame line at the right, with good centering on this variety overprinted with "1---1", lacking the "ONE" at center VF $125
DC24517 Anacostia Merchants' Exchange Bank 1854 $3 M-248 N/A 45-G6b 120-G30a Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting prepared this note which exhibits uniform medium full margins and good centering; over printed with a large red "THREE" Ch AU+ $225
DC24527 Georgetown Bank of America 1852 $2 Unl N/A 50-G2 140-G10 Small but full margins are seen on this Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison prepared issue displaying a large fancy gray "TWO" at bottom center, a tiny body cut is noted Ch Unc $275
DC71019 Georgetown Bank of America 1852 $3 Unl N/A 50-G4 140-G20 Irregular margins all around, cut in slightly at bottom and lower left end, clean and bright, engraved by RWH&E Unc $375
DC84471 Georgetown Mechanics Bank 1852 $1 Unl N/A 115-G2a 280-G10 Margins are irregular and varying in size, but full; lightly overprinted with a red ONE CU $250
DC27767 Georgetown Mechanics Bank 1852 $1 Unl N/A 115-Unl 280-Unl This is with out a doubt, a printing error where he "ONE" overprint was incorrectly inked in black, rather than the normal red, producing the gray "ONE" seen Ch F $125
DC39629 Georgetown Mechanics Bank 1853 $3 Unl N/A 115-G6a 280-G30 The margins on this issued example are trimmed close to but not through the frame lines yielding very good centering; overprinted with a very light red "THREE" at bottom center AU++ $325
DC28236 Georgetown Mechanics & Traders Bank 1852 $1 Unl N/A 120-G2 290-G10 Engraved by W.L. Ormsby, this Georgetown note is well vignetted with irregular margins and good centering; Additional notes: DC87582, AU+ @ $155 CU $170
DC30824 Georgetown Mechanics & Traders 1852 $3 Unl N/A 120-G6 290-G20 A well vignetted engraving by W.L. Ormsby with tiny margins cut through the frame line at the top left; Additional notes: DC34137, Unc @ $180, DC17002, Unc @ $180,  DC23466, Ch AU @ $160  CU $210
DC78450 Georgetown People's Bank 1852 $2 P-140 N/A 135-G4 320-G20 The Haxby plate note prepared by Danforth, Bald & Co. with full tight uniform margins, well centered, a very clean note XF+ $435
DC91662 Georgetown Potomac River Bank 1854 $1 Unl N/A 140-G2 330-G10 Tight but complete irregular margins on all sides, well centered, prepared by W.L. Ormsby AU+ $250
DC98714 Georgetown Potomac River Bank 1854 $2 Unl N/A 140-G4 330-G20 This issue by W.L. Ormsby is well centered within small uniform full margins and features a small steam locomotive in the central vignette Ch CU $335
DC52698 Georgetown Potomac River Bank 1854 $3 Unl N/A 140-G6 330-G30 This issue, engraved by W.L. Ormsby, has uniform tiny margins, cut close to the design at both ends, clean & bright; Additional notes: DC27777, Ch AU @ $195  CU $280
DC24537 Georgetown Potomac River Bank 1854 $5 Unl N/A 140-G8 330-G40 Medium semi-uniform full margins are noted on this W.L Ormsby prepared issue with good centering and clean surfaces Ch AU++ $200
DC83321 Washington Arlington Bank* 1855 $5 A-104 N/A 165-G4 390-G20 Danforth, Wright & Co. engraved this issue displaying irregular margins all sides & red rosettes surround 5's lower; Additional notes:  DC27787, VF @ $275  XF $575
DC57788 Washington Bullion Bank 1862 $1 B-320 N/A 170-G20a 530-G110 Irregular margins on this colorful note, cut through the frame line into the design at the right end, light toning; Additional notes: DC84491, Ch CU @ $450, DC71049, Unc @ $295 CU $425
DC76120 Washington Bullion Bank 1862 $2 B-324 N/A 170-G22a 530-G120 A beautiful bright colorful note with full frame lined irregular margins on all sides, good centering, by ABNCo.; Additional notes: DC90342, CU @ $460 , DC27797, Ch F @ $115  CU $460
DC76130 Washington Bullion Bank 1862 $3 B-328 N/A 170-G24a 530-G130 Full irregular margins with full frame lines, centering shifted toward the bottom; fancy green scroll work verso Additional notes: DC86471, CU @ $550, DC52738, AU+ @ $525, DC57818, P/C Unc @ $435,  DC27807, Ch F++ @ $150  CU $550
DC89101 Washington Chesapeake & Ohio Canal 1840 $5 C-180 N.A Unl Unl Tiny irregular margins, engraved by Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty with maiden-by-canal at center Unc $130
DC84501 Washington Chesapeake & Ohio Canal 1840 $10 C-185 N/A Unl Unl The margins on this note are cut through the frame lines at the left end and bottom, clean for the grade VF+ $100
DC89111 Washington Chesapeake & Ohio Canal 1840 $20 C-190 N/A Unl Unl Irregular tiny full margins surround this issue by Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty CU $175
DC30686 Washington Citizens Bank 1852 $1 C-240 N/A 180-G2 550-G10 Full uniform margins cut to the secondary line at the left end, well centered, clean & bright; Additional notes: DC76140, CU @ $160, DC27846, Unc+ @ $145, CU $160
DC23423 Washington Citizens Bank 1852 $2 Unl N/A 180-G4 550-G20 A high grade example with the centering shifted slightly toward the top left; good margins, cut close at the ends;  Additional notes: DC76150, Unc @ $145, CU $150
DC28316 Washington Citizens Bank 1852 $3 Unl N/A 180-G6 550-G30 A note by WHH & W with uniform tiny margins, cut through the primary frame line at several spots AU $205
DC27817 Washington Citizens Bank 1852 $5 Unl N/A 180-G8 550-G40 Wellstood, hanks, Hay & Whiting featured a large eagle on a shield in preparing this issue; the margins are irregular and centering shifted to the left AU+ $165
DC24547 Washington The City Bank 1852 $1 Unl N/A 185-G2 560-G10 A well circulated note with reasonably clean surfaces by Danforth, Bald & Co.; three full margins are noted, the right being cut just to the frame line at the top Ch F+ $145
DC45297 Washington Columbia Bank 1852 $1 C-311 N/A 195-G2 570-G10 This DB & Co. engraved note has tight margins cut just to the frame line a the top;  a very soft rolling fold at center Unc $190
DC36104 Washington Columbia Bank 1852 $3 C-317 N/A 195-G4 570-G20 A couple of tiny edge creases from CU with full tiny margins, clean & bright; engraved by Danforth, Bald & Co.; Additional notes: DC74519, CU @ $235 Unc $230
DC45317 Washington Columbia Bank 1852 $5 C-323 N/A 195-G6 570-G30 Small irregular margins surround this Danforth, Bald & Co. engraved note, clipped slightly at the lower left end Additional notes: DC45327, CU @ $145 CU $155
DC41265 Washington Columbia Bank 1852 $10 C-327 N/A 195-G8a 570-G40a Nice full uniform margins, well centered, clean, dated but not signed by the bank officers;  Additional notes:  DC27837, Ch VF+ @ $145  CU $170
DC96033 Washington Columbia Bank 1852 $20 C-333 N/A 195-G10a 570-G50a Engraved by Danforth, Bald & Co. with full tiny uniform margins on all sides, the red TWENTY overprint variety; Additional notes: DC78460, Unc+ @ $240 Ch CU $265
DC63268 Washington Bank of DC 1858 $5 D-85 N/A 215-G8a 440-G10 A beautiful Proof on India from ABNCo. Archives, by Bald, Cousland & Co., well centered in large margins, P/C Ch CU $1695
DC21666 Washington Bank of DC 1858 $5 D-85 N/A 215-G8a 440-G10 Full semi-uniform full margins surround this  business issue with good centering; under printed with a lacy red overall pattern outlining a large "V" at the center Ch VF+ $285
DC63278 Washington Bank of DC 1858 $10 Unl N/A 215-G10a 440-G20 A Proof on India by engravers Bald, Cousland & Co. with full margins, well centered, punch cancelled Gem CU $1995
DC52788 Washington Bank of DC 1858 $10 Unl N/A 215-G10a 440-G20 A tough note to find in any grade--this one with full uniform small margins, well centered, bright color & clean XF $520
DC76160 Washington Farmers & Merchants Bank 1862 $0.25 F-85 N/A 235-G8a 620-G30 A Civil War period fractional note with full uniform margins, centering shifted toward the bottom, engraved by ABNCo. Ch Unc $195
DC12824 Washington Farmers & Merchants Bank 1862 $1.25 F-125 N/A 235-G14a 620-G60a This odd denomination issue has been over printed with a large serif 1.25 denomination; it displays medium size full margins with very good centering Ch VF+ $230
DC88831 Washington Farmers & Merchants Bank 1862 $1.50 Unl N/A 235-G16a 620-G70 An irregularly cut note with small full margins; some circulation soil present; Additional notes: DC66729, VF+ @ $240 XF+ $260
DC27847 Washington Farmers & Merchants Bank 1862 $1.75 Unl N/A 235-G18a 620-G80 Overprinted with a large red 1.75, This odd denomination note by ABNCo. has three tight margins, larger at the top, with centering shifted downward AU++ $525
DC52808 Washington Government Bank 1862 $5 G-301 N/A 255-G6 660-G30 A great lacy green overprinted note with full uniform but tight margins and well centered; Additional notes:  DC57828, CU @ $495, CU $495
DC27867 Washington International Bank 1858 $5 Unl N/A 260-G8 670-G10 Printed with an overall lacy red background outlining a "lazy 5",(L to R)  vignettes of Jackson, Buchanan, Washington, Jefferson and Clay are featured Ch VF $525
DC52818 Washington Merchants' Bank 1852 $1 M-215 N/A 275-G2 700-G10 Engraved by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison, well centered in uniform small margins; Additional notes: DC17042, AU+ @ $140, DC44187, AU @ $135 CU $145
DC52828 Washington Merchants' Bank 1852 $3 Unl N/A 275-G4 700-G20 A high grade specimen with large uniform uniform margins, good centering & well illustrated Additional notes: DC63119, CU @ $185, DC44207, Unc @ $180 Gem CU $205
DC24383 Washington Merchants' Bank 1852 $5 Unl N/A 275-G6 700-G30 A well centered specimen by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison within irregular full margins; Additional notes: DC52838, Ch CU @ $150, DC22323, AU @ $110, CU $140
DC39639 City of Washington Bank of Metropolis 1815 $3 Unl N/A 290-C16 450-C30 This is an early banking issue with a three masted sailing ship at the top canter; centering is good with very tightly cut margins and clean surfaces for this grade and early issue F+ $300
DC30654 Washington Metropolitan Bank 1854 $2 Unl N/A 295-G4b 730-G20b The irregular tight margins displayed on this note are cut through the frame lines across the top, punch cancelled; Additional notes: DC76200, CU @ $245, DC27877, Ch XF/AU @ $155  CU $245
DC45387 Washington Metropolitan Bank 1851 $3 Unl N/A 295-G6b 730-G30b The tight margins are cut to the secondary frame lines top and bottom, good centering, punch cancelled CU $235
DC23476 Washington Metropolitan Bank 1854 $5 M-315 N/A 295-G8a 730-G40 The margins on this issue by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting are full, uniform and large with good centering; overprinted with a large red FIVE at bottom;  Additional notes:  DC27887, Ch XF+ @ $250, DC27888, Ch VF @ $130  Ch AU+ $310
DC84511 Washington Presidents Bank 1852 $1 Unl N/A 340-G2 810-G10 Tiny irregular margins cut to the frame line in spots, clean & bright; prepared by Gavit & Co. Albany; Additional notes: DC44217, VF/XF @ $260 CU $350
DC52858 Washington Presidents Bank 1852 $5 Unl N/A 340-G8 810-G30 Irregular tight margins, the cut at the top includes line from note above & bottom is cut to the frame line, a remainder Unc+ $345
DC18459 Washington Bank of the Republic 1852 $10 R-70 N/A 350-G8 470-G40 Small full uniform margins with very good centering is observed on this remainder by Danforth, Bald & Co.; Franklin is noted in vignette to the left; Additional notes:  DC22619, Ch CU @ $125 Ch CU $120
DC78470 Washington Bank of the Union 1851 $2 Unl N/A 360-G6b 480-G30a Rawdon Wright, Hatch & Edison engraved this issue with the red TWO overprint and tiny irregular margins Unc+ $185
DC34115 Washington Bank of the Union 1851 $3 U-260 N/A 360-G8b 480-G40a A soft fold the length of this note keeps it from a CU with full small margins and good centering, engraved by RWH & E AU+ $220
DC45417 Washington Washington Bank 1853 $5 W-75 N/A 390-G6 890-G10 A tough note by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison to locate, this one with small irregular margins, clean for the grade; Additional notes: DC91682, Ch Unc+ @ $435 VF/XF $395

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