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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.

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ID

City

Bank

Date Den. Cr. Durand

Haxby

Whitman

Description

Grade

Price

RI18124 Bristol
Commercial Bank

1866 $2 Unl 73 30-G28a 70-G120 An American Bank Note Co. prepared R-7 issue with green rosettes protector panel bottom and resting sailor at center with full small margins & good centering Ch F+ $775
RI26563 Bristol
Commercial Bank

1861 $10 Unl 100 30-C54b 70-C220b A counterfeit of the note engraved by NEBNCo. with red "10" overprint in full tiny margins, clean XF $255
RI18134 Burrill
ville

Burrillville Bank

1831 $1 Unl 174 50-G4 140-G20 This design is designated as the "Perkins Patent Stereotype Steel Plate; watermelon type" with tiny-to-no margins and good centering VF+ $165
RI18144 Burrill
ville

Burrillville Bank

1832 $3 Unl 178 50-G18 140-G60 This ia another PSSP engraved note with irregular tiny margins; a minor chink at the top center with very good centering XF/AU $195
RI18154 Burrill
ville

Burrillville Bank

1831 $5 B-905 181 50-G22 140-G90 Engraved by PSSP, this specimen has tiny-to-no margins showing with good centering XF+ $140
RI18164 Burrill
ville

Burrillville Bank

1832 $10 Unl 182 50-G26 140-G110 The design of this issue is exactly the same as the preceding $5 note, substituting 10 at every "5" location in the design; the margins are very tight AU+ $185
RI32277 Carolina Mills Washington Co. Bank 1863 $1 W-121 187 430-G2c 190-G10d This variety is engrave dated Jan. 2nd, 186- by American Bank Note Co., overprinted with a large green "1" each side of the central portrait of Washington; the margins are tiny but full with very good centering; Additional notes:  RI22206, F @ $100  VF+ $230
RI22216 Carolina Mills
Washington Co. Bank

1863 $2 Unl 192 430-G4d 190-G20d Tiny full margins are seen, the ends are smaller with good centering; large green 2----2 at center with the usual soil for the grade F $145
RI40109 Carolina Mills Washington Co. Bank 1863 $5 W-129 196 430-G8c 190-G40b This issue, engraved by American Bank Note Co., is overprinted in green with "5" each side of the central vignette depicting a female, Indians, a Revolutionary War soldier all surrounding a bust of Washington; the vignette to the bottom right depicts a maiden tending a cow and her calf and to the left coal miners are working under the eye of anothe4r soldier VF $250
RI18174 Coventry
Bank of Kent

1827 $2 Unl 243 60-G14 220-G50 This issue by Reed illustrates Ceres seated in front of city; margins are very irregular, cut to the frame lines with good centering VF+ $240
RI38524 Cranston
Cranston Bank

18-- $20 Unl 282 65-A25 240-A50 Engraved by Terry, Pelton & Co., this altered remainder has full large uniform margins and is well centered, clean XF $335
RI68949
East Green-wich

Rhode Island Central Bank 1855 $3 R-465 365 100-G34b 330-G130b The tiny margins of this R-6 note are cut through the frame lines at the  bottom and right end and it exhibits the usual soil F+ $320
RI43095 Johnston Rhode Island Agricultural Bank 18-- $1 Unl 488 135-G4 470-G20 This remainder, engraved by Rawdon, Wright & Co., has irregular margins, cut just to the frame line at the top; Additional notes:  RI88252, CU @ $75  CU $75
RI27125 Johnston Rhode Island Agricultural Bank 18-- $2 Unl 489 135-G12 470-G40 Three maids at center with margins tight all around, cut just through the frame line at the right end, clean with good centering; Additional notes:  RI84482, CU @ $90  CU $90
RI68979 Johnston Rhode Island Agricultural Bank 1839 $3 Unl 500 135-G18 470-G60
A fully issued R-6 example with full small semi uniform margins, good centering and the usual soil

VF $325
RI85891 Johnston Rhode Island Agricultural Bank 1834 $5 R-395 501 135-G24 470-G80 This remainder is punch cancelled with very irregularly cut margins and the centering displaced toward the bottom of the note AU+ $90
RI88242 Johnston Rhode Island Agricultural Bank 18-- $10 Unl 502 135-G30 470-G100 This remainder has irregular margins, cut through the frame line at the upper right end, and good centering; Additional notes:  RI68999, Unc @ $105  CU $110
RI27155 Johnston Rhode Island Agricultural Bank 18-- $20 Unl 503 135-G36 470-G120 Prepared by Rawdon, Wright & Co., with tiny margins, cut through  the frame line at the right end and good centering; Additional notes:  RI88232, AU @ $100RI43105, P/C CU @ $95 RI14311, P/C Unc @ $85  CU $110
RI69009 Newport
Merchants Bank

1866 $1 Unl 564 150-G8b 530-G40b A remainder by NEBNCo. with margins cut through the lines at the top left & left end overprinted with large 1  1 & ONE in red Unc $325
RI94672 Newport
Merchants Bank

1854 $1 Unl 566 150-A10 530-A20 This is an altered MN note with irregular full margins; no engraver noted, overprinted with a red ONE at the bottom F $190
RI85901 Newport
Merchants Bank

1859 $3 Unl 583 150-S5 530-N40 A spurious note engraved by the New England Bank Note Co., bank name & rosette in red, nice margins VF/XF $435
RI32287 Newport New England Commercial Bank 18-- $1 N-288 611 155-G16a 540-G60 Exceptionally well centered within giant full margins, for this issue, on this remainder by New England Bank Note Co. with ABNC0. monogram; Additional notes:  RI21262, CU @ $50RI24655, Ch Unc @ $45RI33004, AU @ $40 
Gem CU

$55
RI32297 Newport New England Commercial Bank 18-- $2 N-291 621 155-G44a 540-G150 A mounted soldier is placed on each side of this remainder by New England Bank Note Co. with a seated female leaning on a panel circumscribing "2" at center, this variety with the ABNCo. monogram; Additional notes:  RI42255, CU @ $55RI60238, CU @ $55RI81050, Unc @ $50  Ch CU $60
RI64788 Newport New England Commercial Bank 18-- $3 N-294 625 155-G60a 540-G Small uniform full margins surround this remainder by New England Ban k Note Co. with very good centering; overprinted with a green THREE;  Additional notes:  RI76500, Gem Unc+ @ $80 RI90002, Ch Unc+ @ $75 Ch CU $90
RI60258 Newport New England Commercial Bank 18-- $5 Unl 629 155-G76b 540-G230a This high quality vignetted remainder by NEBNCo. exhibits uniform margins and very good centering; Additional notes: RI20365, V Ch CU @ $75 ,  RI60268, CU @ $70RI81060, CU @ $70RI64798, CU @ $70  Ch CU $75
RI60278 Newport New England Commercial Bank 18-- $10 Unl 632 155-G86b 540-G260a A remainder with giant margin, well centered and green TEN overprint; the best I have seen of this issue; Additional notes:  RI64808, Ch CU @ $120 RI64809, Ch CU @ $120RI55098, Ch AU+ @ $110  Gem CU $130
RI69019 Newport New England Commercial Bank 18-- $50 Unl 636 155-G98a 540-G300 This remainder by NEBNCo. has been punch cancelled at the signature lines and exhibits uneven margins, cut to the frame line at the top right AU $145
RI57248 Newport New England Commercial Bank 18-- $2 Unl 618 155-G36 540-G120 Prepared by Latent Stereotype Steel Litho., this remainder exhibits large full margins is well centered and not punch cancelled Gem Unc+ $55
RI81030 Newport New England Commercial Bank 18-- $50 Unl 633 155-G92 540-G270 No engraver imprint noted, margins are small and uniform, centering reasonable; this black & white example is a remainder Unc $50
RI22226 Newport
Rhode Island Union Bank

1859 $2 R-654 697 175-G20a 570-G70a Full tiny uniform margins are seen on this issue by Durand & Co.; the centering is good with a large red TWO at lower center Ch F+ $130
RI18184 North Scituate
Hamilton Bank

1849 $1 H-80 2128 440-G20 680-G10 Engraved by Danforth & Hufty, this issue features a medallion head of William Shakespeare right & Webster left; the margins are tight & irregular F++ $110
RI69039 Phenix Phenix Village Bank 1864 $2 Unl 901 230-G4a 770-G20 Danforth, Wright & Co. engraved this issue with a great central vignette; three large margins, close @ bottom, COC, P/C XF $415
RI41339 Providence Bank of America 18-- $1 A491 1003 235-G4a 830-G10b This remainder, prepared by Natio0nal Bank Note Co., presents a girl with grain stalks right, a male portrait at left, a seated female at center and a green protector panel at lower center; the margins are uniform and full with excellent centering Ch CU $35
RI48707 Providence
Bank of America


18-- $1 A-491 1003 235-G4a 820-G10b A common remainder by National Bank Note Co. in uncommon condition with uniform small margins; Additional notes:  RI44667, AU+ @ $40RI24625, Ch AU @ $40  CU $50
RI41349 Providence Bank of America 18-- $1 A491 1003 235-G4a 830-G10b The centering of this remainder is offset slightly toward the bottom as the result of the lower margin being trimmed close, but not into,  to the bottom frame line, the remaining margins are large, full and uniform CU $35
RI41359 Providence Bank of America 18-- $1 A491 1003 235-G4a 830-G10b The margins on this remainder are closely trimmed at the top and bottom, the top penetrating the top frame lone slightly at the left, the ends are uniform and medium sized; The National Bank Note Co. engraved this issue providing a green protector panel at the lower center CU $30
RI60298 Providence
Bank of America

18-- $2 Unl 1006 235-G8a 820-G20b This remainder has somewhat irregularly shaped margins with the centering shifted slightly toward the top; engraved by National Bank Note Co.; Additional notes:  RI60318, CU @ $85RI60308, Ch Unc+ @ $80   CU $85
RI89581 Providence
Bank of America

18-- $5 Unl 1012 235-G14a 820-G60 Large uniform full margins surround this remainder that is very well centered; Additional notes:  RI64758, Ch Unc+ @ $110RI89591, AU+ @ $105  Gem CU $120
RI33034 Providence
Bank of America

18-- $10 Unl 1018 235-G18a 820-G80 Three large margins on this remainder with the top margin cut to the frame line, green 10's underprint each side of vignette; Additional notes: RI64768, CU @ $135  CU $145
RI94682 Providence
Blackstone Canal Bank

18-- $1 Unl 1097 260-G10a 870-G30a A tough issue to locate in any condition, this remainder is in high grade with full uniform margins and is well centered Ch AU+ $650
RI32307 Providence Davis, Perry & Son Scrip 1854 $0.01 Unl 1248 Unl Unl One of the few 1¢ fractional Scrip notes available, this being the medium size variety with full irregularly trimmed margins, close at the left end; engraved by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting with an eagle & shield at center XF+ $100
RI22236 Providence
High Street Bank

1861 $2 H-288 1408 315-S5 990-S10 This spurious Note has the margins irregularly cut, to the frame line at the top and bottom, with a very large grey "2" at the center F+ $130
RI62708 Providence
Liberty Bank

1858 $2 L-191 1445 325-C4b 1010-C20 A contemporary counterfeit with small irregular margins, cut in at the right end and bottom, red TWO overprint XF $175
RI73559 Providence Mount Vernon Bank 1858 $1 Unl 1685 115-G52a 1100-G20
Uniform full tiny margins & good centering grace this tough to locate New England Bank Note Co. issue

Unc+ $490
RI26416 Providence Mount Vernon Bank 1858 $3 Unl 1687 115-G56 1100-G40 NEBNCo. prepared this design exhibiting tiny irregular margins, cut through the frame line slightly at upper right; Additional notes:  RI32317, CU @ $275,  RI69049, AU @ $255  CU $275
RI89571 Providence Mount Vernon Bank 1858 $10 Unl 1691 115-G64 1100-G80
NEBNCo. prepared this issue overprinted with a red TEN; irregular full margins, cut close at the bottom left

Ch Unc+ $435
RI85921 Providence Mount Vernon Bank 1858 $1 Unl 1684 115-G50a 1100-G10a The margins are tightly cut on this issue by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison with a red ONE overprint ;  Additioanl notes:  RI22246, F @ $95  XF+ $190
RI55128 Providence Mount Vernon Bank 1857 $2 Unl 1686 115-G54a 1100-G30a This highly vignetted note by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison also has a red TWO overprint and uniform tiny margins; Additional notes: RI80580, CU @ $295RI86691, Ch AU+, PMG 58 EPQ @285, RI44527, XF @ $250RI22266, F @ $125  CU $295
RI69059 Providence
Phenix
Bank

1859 $1 Unl 1801 374-A5 1150-A10 An altered Indiana note with uniform margins & centering, red ONE overprint; engraved by Wellstood, Hay & Whiting AU $325
RI18194 Providence
Bank of the Republic

1855 $1 R-221 1082 385-G2a 850-G10a With Washington as the central vignette and red "1's" each side, this well circulated note has considerable soil and tiny margins, cut to the frame line on the left end F $40
RI18204 Providence
Bank of the Republic

1855 $2 R-224 1084 385-G4a 850-G20a Liberty & Agriculture are seen holding a shield of hope at center and a red TWO over print at lower center, this example presents very tiny but full  margins F+ $50
RI22276 Providence
Bank of the Republic

1855 $3 Unl 1086 385-G6a 850-G30a A large side wheeler is featured at the center with a large THREE red over print lower center; the margins are cut to the frame lines top & right end F $60
RI26177 Providence Bank of the Republic 1855 $5 R-228 1088 385-G8a 850-G40a Cut to the frame line at left with a large red "FIVE" overprint, this issue by Jocelyn, Draper, Welsh & Co. & ABNCo. features the Capitol Building at center; Additional notes:  RI69089, VF @ $105,  RI80600, F+ @ $85  AU $125
RI22286 Providence
Bank of the Republic

1855 $10 Unl 1090 385-G10 a 850-G50a Featuring a scene at the water trough at center by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, this example has irregular margins, cut through the frame line at ri F++ $100
RI43567 Providence
State
Bank

18-- $20 Unl 1946 390-G12 1200-G60 An R-7 remainder by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. with great graphics and displaying nice margins & good centering AU+ $1195
RI85931 Providence
Union
Bank

185- $5 Unl 2019 400-S5 1220-S20 This spurious remainder features five early presidents formed in a "V" at the central vignette; large full uniform margins are seen with very good centering Ch CU $210
RI77180 Providence
Westmin-ster Bank

18-- $5 Unl 2038 405-G6c 1240-G30a Engraved by ABNCo. with red overprint outlining a white FIVE and large vignette of different transportation means at center; Additional notes:  RI32327, Gem AU @ $475  CU $540
RI56558 Providence
Westmin-ster Bank

18-- $20 Unl 2045 405-G10c 1240-G60b An R-6 remainder with uniform small margin, centering shifted slightly toward the top, engraving by ABNCo. Ch AU $395
RI20375 Tiverton
Tiverton Bank

1856 $2 T-250 2237 505-G4a 1500-G20a This very soiled, pin holed, stained, ragged edged with small edge tears example is low grade, but all there; the variety over printed with a red TWO VG $55
RI62748 Tiverton
Tiverton Bank

1856 $10 Unl 2244 505-G10a 1500-G50a Three tiny margins, centering shifted slightly toward the top on this tougher note with female center and red TEN overprint AU $475
RI18214 Warwick
Warwick Bank

1857 $1 Unl 2419 545-G14a 1580-G50 This note has been trimmed to and through the frame lines at some spots yielding little to no margins; there is also some perimeter toning noted Unc $140
RI32337 Warwick Warwick Bank 1857 $3 Unl 2429 545-G48a 1580-G180 This issue by New England Bank Note Co. features a barnyard scent upper left with a very large ornate "3" right, overprinted with a large red block letter "THREE" bottom center; the margins are tightly trimmed on all sides CU $185
RI76530 Warwick Warwick Bank 1858 $5 Unl 2434 545-G62a 1580-G240 Large uniform well proportioned margins are seen on this New England Bank Note Co. engraved issue with very good centering and a large red FIVE overprint at bottom center; Additional notes: RI55178, Ch CU @ $155 RI55168, Ch CU @ $155RI64558, Gem XF+ @ $135 RI64548, Gem XF @ $130  Gem CU $165
RI26947 Warwick Warwick Bank 18-- $10 Unl 2437 545-G74a 1580-G280 Cattle, sheep & horses are being tended in the central vignette of this NEBNCo./RWH & E engraved issue with large full uniform margins and very good centering;  Additional notes:  RI18224, Ch Unc @ $275  Gem CU $295
RI64578 Warwick
Warwick Bank

18-- $20 Unl 2440 545-G84a 1580-G300 Very large uniform margins surround this note with good centering and Franklin featured vignettes, red TWENTY overprint Gem AU $195
RI24146 Warwick
Warwick Bank

18-- $20 Unl 2440 545-G84a 1580-G300 Medium size uniform margins surround this note with very good centering and Franklin featured vignettes, red TWENTY overprint Ch AU $185
RI69149 Warwick
Warwick Bank

18-- $50 Unl 2441 545-G86a 1580-G310a Vignettes from NEBNCo. and WWH & E were combined to create this issue with small margins & well centered Ch Unc $305
RI60388 Wickford
Farmers Bank

1855 $1 F-181 2535 565-G2a 1630-G10 Toppan, Carpenter & Co. prepared this design with two nice agricultural vignettes displaying irregular margins, cut in @ UL XF $245
RI98003 Wickford
Farmers Bank

1855 $2 Unl 2536 565-G-Unl 1630-G20 Unlisted in Haxby but similar to -G4a with full irregular size margins; overprinted with a red 2---2 and centering shifted slightly toward the top VF $175
RI22326 Wickford Farmers Bank 1855 $3 F-186 2537 565-G-6a 1630-G30 Full frame lines with irregularly cut margins are seen on this well circulated example engraved by Toppan, Carpenter & Co., overprinted with large red "3's" each side of central vignette F+ $200
RI32347 Wickford Farmers Bank 1855 $5 Unl 2538 565-G8a 1630-G40 This issue by Toppan, Carpenter & Co. has a vignette that spans the entire width of the note depicting farming & ranching, overprinted with an ornate large red "V" each side of Franklin's portrait at center; tiny full margins are noted;  Additional notes:  RI23986, Ch VF+ @ $170 Ch XF $180
RI23996 Wickford Farmers Bank 1855 $10 Unl 2539 565-G10a 1630-G50 Overprinted with large ornate "X---X at center, and full uniform margins with very good centering, this high grade example does not denote an engraver;  Additional notes:  RI22336, Ch AU+ @ $230  Ch AU+ $225
RI69159 Wickford
Farmers Bank

1855 $20 Unl 2540 565-G12a 1630-G60 Another note with no engraver noted with irregular margins, cut in at the left end and bottom, large red 2  0 overprint VF++ $350

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