Updated for Notes Added 11-16-19 Revised for Notes Sold 10-28-19
Vern Potter Currency
& Collectibles
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Image |
ID |
City |
Bank |
Date | Den. | Cr. | Spec. |
Haxby |
Whitman |
Description |
Grade |
Price |
IA40659 | Marion | Linn County Bank; Winslow, Stephens & Co. | 1861 | $5 | Unl | Unl | Unl | -- | This remainder depicts a family husking corn at the center, "Finding the Red Ear"; PCGS assigned the grade of Choice About New 58, noting mount remnants verso on this very scarce high grade example exhibiting full uniform margins with very good centering | V Ch AU++ | $1295 | |
IA39699 | Wapello | City of Wapello | 1857 | $2 | UnT | 109-2 | Unl | -- | This ex-Newman example, prepared by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison, is overprinted with a large red "2" each side of the central vignette and is well centered within small irregularly cut but full margins; cut from a former PMG Very Fine 25 holder | Ch VF | $400 | |
IL39689 | Jackson | Illinois Exporting, Mining & Mfg, Co. | 18 | $10 | Unl | N/A | Unl | -- | Imprinted Western Bank Note Co & Woodruff & Mason, this remainder depicting a female at center with grain and an olive branch (?) with full small uniform margins and very good centering | Ch AU | $275 | |
IN38388 |
Fort Wayne |
Fort Wayne & Southern RR |
1856 |
$500 |
Unl |
Unl |
Unl |
-- |
Uniform small full margins are seen on this railroad stock issue featuring a river scene with a small passenger train in the foreground |
Ch VF SOLD |
$305 |
|
IN37288 |
Michigan City |
IN State Mining & Mfg. Co. |
1855 |
$1 |
Unl |
496-1 |
Unl |
-- |
An R-7 private company issue with no engraver noted; centering is good within full uniform margins |
Ch XF |
$475 |
|
IA39699 | Wapello | City of Wapello | 1857 | $2 | UnT | 109-2 | Unl | -- | This ex-Newman example, prepared by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison, is overprinted with a large red "2" each side of the central vignette and is well centered within small irregularly cut but full margins; cut from a former PMG Very Fine 25 holder | Ch VF | $400 | |
KS38398 | Delaware City | Delaware City | 1858 | $1 | Unl | 85 | 20-G4U | -- | Large margins are noted with the bottom trimmed to the frame line at center with good centering; the surfaces are clean with a large steam/sail boat at the center | Ch VF | $365 | |
KS39709 | Ft. Leavenworth | Merchants Bank | 1854 | $2 | M-141 | 130 | 35-G2 | -- | Engraved by W.L. Ormsby with two seated females left and a Military Officer to the right; tiny irregularly cut margins are noted, trimmed to the frame lines, with good centering | Ch AU++ | $515 | |
KY39719 | Lexington | Northern Bank of Kentucky | 1862 | $1 | Unl | 436 | 175-G68 | 960-G30 | American Bank Note Co. engraved this issue with a full light red overall underprinting, a red panel outlining of the bank name and denominations at the lower center; circulation wear and soil is evident on both surfaces | VF | $325 | |
LA38358 | Baton Rouge | State of Louisiana | 1862 | $1 | 8 | N/A | Unl | Unl | Printed on the reverse of former note issues in blue, this this State issue is overprinted "1" & "ONE" in green at center; the margin is cut to the frame line at the left with centering shifted to the left accordingly | XF/AU | $100 | |
LA38709 | Baton Rouge | State of Louisiana | 1862 | $5 | 10 | N/A | Unl | Unl | Imprinted B. Duncan Columb and featuring the allegorical vignette of the South slaying the North, this example has tiny irregularly cut margins just penetrating the top frame line slightly producing very good centering | CU | $155 | |
LA38699 | Baton Rouge | State of Louisiana | 1862 | $5 | 10 | N/A | Unl | Unl | The margins of this B. Duncan Columb imprinted note are irregularly cut, just barely penetrating the frame line at the top, bottom and right end with good centering | AU+ | $115 | |
LA39749 | Franklin | Marcos Walker | 1862 | $0.25 | Unl | N/A | Unl | Unl | This private scrip issue by Manouvrier of New Orleans is overprinted in blue with a large harbor acene with an eagle over it all and a side wheel steamer imprinted above that; the margins are full and centering quite good | Ch VF+ | $165 | |
LA40669 | Harrison-burg | Parish of Catahoula Scrip | 1862 | $3 | P-388 | N/A | Unl | Unl | The top and bottom margins ae large and unevenly cut with both ends trimmed close to the frame lines of this "Demon Head" parish issue; the surfaces are reasonably clean for this grade | Ch VF+ | $395 | |
LA37348 | Monroe | Vicksburg, Shreveport & TX RR Co. | 1862 | $1 | Unl | N/A | Unl | Unl | Underprinted with a primitive passenger train at the center and an Indian with tomahawk and bow at the left, this scarce Railroad Scrip is closely trimmed to the frame lines resulting in good centering | Ch XF | $405 | |
LA38729 | New Orleans | J.W. Bradford & Co. Scrip | 1862 | $2 | Unl | N/A | Unl | Unl | Very large full uniform margins are seen on this Machine Works Scrip, payable in Confederate Notes and overprinted with a large red "TWO" | Gem VF+ | $360 | |
LA38759 | New Orleans | Canal Bank | 18-- | $10 | N-248 | N/A | 105-C24a | -- | This Contemporary Counterfeit remainder is well centered in uniform full margins with clean surfaces on both sides | Ch Unc | $30 | |
LA38749 | New Orleans | Citizens Bank | 18-- | $50 | C-140 | N/A | 15-G40a | 200-G180 | Engraved by American Bank Note Co., this issue features a the reverse with a full overall red panel and green protectors and panel in green on the front highlighting a large "FIVE" at the bottom center; this example is very well centered within large full uniform margins | Gem CU | $130 | |
LA38750 | New Orleans | Citizens Bank | 18-- | $50 | C-140 | N/A | 15-G40a | 200-G180 | The centering and large full uniform margins are excellent on this remainder prepared by American Bank Note Co. overprinted in green with protectors and fancy "FIVE" panel at bottom center on the face | Gem CU | $130 | |
LA38739 | New Orleans | Citizens Bank | 18-- | $1000 | Unl | N/A | 15-G54b | 200-G250 | This high denomination remainder was engraved by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison and features an allegorical female at center with cornucopia of coins; a huge red 1000 is seen verso within ornate frame panels | Ch CU | $465 | |
LA37008 | New Orleans | City of New Orleans | 1862 | $0.25 | Unl | N/A | Unl | Unl | The margins on this issue by American Bank Note Co. are irregular in size and shape and trimmed just to the design in some locations; a green panel is noted at bottom center as is a protector to the left of the central vignette | VF | $160 | |
LA38769 | New Orleans | Exchange & Banking Co. | 1840 | $5 | E-901 | N/A | 55-G4 | 255-G20a | Danforth, Underwood & Co. prepared this issue with two cherubs within a floral "V" at center; punch cancels are noted as are the full uniform full margins and good centering | Ch VF | $155 | |
LA38959 | New Orleans | Exchange & Banking Co. | 1836 | $10 | Unl | N/A | 55-G6a | 255-G30 | The margins are full but irregularly cut on this Draper, Toppan, Longacre & Co. engraved issue; this well circulated note has surface cleanliness consistent with a higher grade | Ch F++ | $435 | |
LA38969 | New Orleans | G.W. Holt Scrip | 1862 | $0.50 | Unl | N/A | Unl | Unl | No imprint is note on this Civil War period private Scrip to be redeemed in "City Currency"; overprinted "50 CENTS" at center and presenting giant uniform full margins with very good centering | Gem VF | $145 | |
LA39729 | New Orleans | Bank of Louisiana | 1862 | $5 | L-554 | N/A | 75-G14a | 140-G90b | Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison engraved this issue depicting a bust of Washington with two maids at center and female to the right with corn & "X"; the right margin is rimmed just through the frame line and both surfaces are quite clean for this grade | VF+ | $165 | |
LA39739 | New Orleans | New Orleans & Bayou Sara Mail Co. | 1861 | $1 | Unl | N/A | Unl | Unl | Full semi-uniform full margins are seen on this Mail Company issue prepared by Douglas Engraving of New Orleans and printed on the reverse of former ills of Exchange and overprinted with a large blue "ONE" at lower center | Ch VF+ | $435 | |
LA38719 | New Orleans | State of Louisiana | 1862 | $5 | 25 | N/A | Unl | Unl | American Bank Note Co. engraved this beautiful cut cancelled issue overprinted in green with "FIVE" at top and a panel outlining "FIVE at the bottom of the obverse and large rosettes each side of the reverse with a declaration panel at center | XF+ | $295 | |
ME39759 | Wiscasset | Lincoln County Bank | 1862 | $3 | L-219 | 15 | 620-G6a | 1580-G30a | Overprinted with a large panel in red outlining a block serif "THREE" in white at lower center, this American Bank Note Co. engraved issue features a hunting scene at top center with a female to the left and two men standing by a coat of arms at the lower right; the margins are trimmed close, but are full with good centering | VF | $215 | |
MD38779 | Baltimore | American Bank | 18-- | $1 | A-736 | 5.2.1 | 10-G2a | 20-G20 | The margins are tiny but full and uniform with very good centering on this uniface issue; the obverse is overprinted in green with a protector panel at left and "ONE" at center | Ch XF/AU | $240 | |
MD39769 | Baltimore | American Bank | 1858 | $5 | A-746 | 5.2.4 | 10-G2a | 20-G10 | Bald, Cousland & Co. engraved this issue featuring a large three mast ship at center and overprinted in red with a large fancy "FIVE" at lower center and a small female vignette at each lower corner; the margins are small and full with very good centering noted | Ch AU+ | $275 | |
MD39339 | Baltimore | Bank of Baltimore | 1832 | $10 | B-126 | 5.5.43c | 15-C74 | 70-C190 | This early counterfeit was engraved by Murray, Draper, Fairman & Co. has a small paper flaw and the lower margin is cut through the frame line at the left with very good centering | Unc+ | $125 | |
MD39349 | Baltimore | Bank of Baltimore | 1800 | $20 | Unl | 5.5.51c | 15-C86 | 70-C220 | This is the earliest Obsolete Bank Note that I have offered, issued the first month of the 19th century; the margins of this counterfeit issue are irregular and tight, with good centering and surfaces that are quite clean for its age and grade | VF+ | $325 | |
MD39479 | Baltimore | Baltimore & Ohio RR Co. | 1840 | $1 | Unl | 5.10.6 | Unl | Unl | Draper, Toppan & Co. engraved this B & O Rail Road issue with Atlas lifting the world to the left and a cherub on the wharf at riverside to the upper right; the margins are trimmed right to the frame lines | VF | $300 | |
MD39489 | Baltimore | Baltimore & Ohio RR Co. | 1840 | $3 | Unl | 5.10.11 | Unl | Unl | Punch cancels are noted at the signature on this example engraved by Draper, Toppan & Co.; a maiden is holding a fancy "3" to the left and another holding grain & sickle at the upper right | VF | $525 | |
MD39359 | Baltimore | Baltimore & Susquehanna RR Co. | 1838 | $100 | Unl | 5.14.7 | Unl | Unl | Rawdon, Wright & Hatch engraved this red pen cancelled and punch cancelled example depicting a tiny primitive passenger train at the center with margins that are trimmed to the frame lines and just through the line to the right; the centering is good and surfaces clean | XF | $140 | |
MD39369 | Baltimore | Mayor & City Council of Baltimore | 1837 | $0625 | Unl | 5.1.2 | Unl | Unl | This punch cancelled fractional issue was prepared by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch and exhibits tiny margins, cut to the frame lines with clean surfaces and good centering |
Ch XF SOLD |
$140 | |
MD39379 | Baltimore | Mayor & City Council of Baltimore | 1837 | $0.0125 | Unl | 5.1.4 | Unl | Unl | Rawdon, Wright & Hatch engraved this fractional issue featuring a Mexican coin at top center with reclining cherubs each side; Punch cancels at the signature are noted with tiny full margins and good centering |
Ch XF SOLD |
$140 | |
MD39389 | Baltimore | Mayor & City Council of Baltimore | 1837 | $0.25 | Unl | 5.1.6 | Unl | Unl | A 25-cent U.S. coin is featured at center by Rawdon, Wright & Hatch on this punch cancelled example presenting tiny full margins with very good centering and clean surfaces | Ch XF | $140 | |
MD39399 | Baltimore | Patapsco Savings Fund | 1840 | $0.0625 | Unl | 5.133.2 | Unl | 450-G20 | This partially issued variety, with no imprint and circular & oval counters, exhibits three large uniform margins, the bottom being cut to the frame line; some surface soil is noted |
VF SOLD |
$215 | |
MD39409 | Baltimore | Patapsco Savings Fund | 1840 | $0.50 | Unl | 5.133.5 | Unl | 450-G40 | The margins on this punch cancelled Danforth, Underwood & Co. engraved issue are irregular and cut just through the right end frame line and full on the other three | CU | $75 | |
MD39419 | Baltimore | Patapsco Savings Fund | 1840 | $1 | Unl | 5.133.6 | Unl | 450-G40 | The punch cancels have been carefully closed on this example engraved by Danforth, Underwood & Co. displaying irregularly cut varying size and shape tiny margins with good centering | Ch AU+ | $85 | |
MD39499 | Cumberland | Allegany County Bank | 1859 | $5 | A-673 | 30.2.6 | 155-G6a | 640-G30 | This variety displays a large white "5" in a bright red panel at each end of the note; the top margin is trimmed just through the frame line of this PMG graded example encapsulated with an About Uncirculated 55, EPQ designation | AU+ | $375 | |
MD39429 | Elkton | Elkton Bank of Maryland | 1816 | $3 | Unl | 42.2.7c | 185-C8 | 760-C70 | This early R-7 issue was prepared by W. & C.P. Harrison with a female and farming equipment at the center; printed on thin tan paper and displaying small irregularly cut margins and good centering | VF | $325 | |
MD39439 | Elkton | Elkton Bank of Maryland | 1843 | $5 | Unl | 42.2.9c | 185-C32 | 760-C80 | The Lithography for this counterfeit was prepared by Murray with printing by C.P. Harington on thin tan paper; this is both the Plate Note for Haxby and the State book and features a farmer plowing his fields at the center with denomination panels at both end | VF+ | $250 | |
MD39469 | Emmitsburg | Corporation of Emmitsburg | 1840 | $1 | Unl | 44.1.14 | Unl | Unl | This Corporation remainder was prepared and printed by Manly & Orr of Philadelphia and pictures a street scene along the river at top center; the margins are tiny, but full | Ch Unc | $195 | |
MD39449 | Hagerstown | Hagerstown Bank | 1864 | $1 | Unl | Unl | 240-G26b | 1000-G110a | American Bank Note Co. is noted as the engraver of this scarce issue with cherubs lifting a large "1" into place at upper right and bank building at top center | VF | $395 | |
MD39459 | Port Deposit | Corporation of Port Deposit | 1840 | $0.50 | Unl | 102.1.17 | Unl | Unl |
Small uniform full margins surround this fractional issue lithographed and printed by Manly & Orr of Philadelphia featuring Washington to the left and a Conestoga Wagon at the center |
AU+ SOLD |
$195 | |
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