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September 2012 Auction > Session 3 - featuring The Augusta Collection of Error Notes

Lot #1600 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 140,000.00 - $ 250,000.00)
$5 1950-era FRN / SC Wrong Stock Error: Blue Seal Silver Certificate Overprint on Federal Reserve Note Stock; $5 1950-era FRN / USN Wrong Stock Error: Red Seal Legal Tender Overprint on Federal Reserve Note Stock
"The wrong stock error shares the elite stratum with the rarest of paper money mistakes. The wrong stock error carries the first and second printing of one type of currency and the overprint of another. These ultra-rarities occurred during periods when the BEP was producing more than one class of currency simultaneously; specifically from the mid-1950s through the early 1960s. There are three separate varieties documented... [One] subset, of which two specimens exist, is the era of 1950 $5 FRN with the blue overprint of the series of 1953 SC. The final piece is an era of 1950 $5 FRN demonstrating a red overprint from the series of 1953-B United States note (USN)." [From United States Paper Money Errors, Third Edition, Frederick J. Bart; reproduced with permission]. This lot contains the unique Legal Tender overprint from the series of 1953-B with the signatures of Smith and Dillon applied to a $5 Federal Reserve host note. The second, and equally spectacular item is Silver Certificate overprint from the series of 1953 with the signatures of Priest and Humphrey applied to a $5 Federal Reserve host note. In short, these are issued notes which simply can not exist! There is neither a series of 1953 or 1953-B FRN of any denomination. Unquestionably far more important than any double denomination. In fact, without reservation, the most important small size errors in existence. PCGS notes: small edge tear at bottom left. Two piece lot.
Grade: PCGS VF 30 Apparent, VF 25   
Lot #1601 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 150.00 - $ 300.00)
$1 1993 F Atlanta F-B Board Break
The first of a trio of identical examples - each of these tie for the largest board breaks, on any denomination, known. While often relegated to second class status, errors of this magnitude truly represent a premium opportunity.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1602 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 150.00 - $ 300.00)
$1 1993 F Atlanta F-B Board Break
Without equal across the spectrum of United States paper money errors. Purchase one, two, or all three, but don't let this opportunity escape without securing an example.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1603 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 150.00 - $ 300.00)
$1 1993 F Atlanta F-B Board Break
The final chance to bring home one of the finest examples of board breaks imaginable. Borderline perfection.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ   
Lot #1604 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$2 1976 E Richmond E-A Board Break with Bookend
Cloud-like disruption of the back design, as if one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence was smoking a pipe with fumes billowing skyward. Illustration in the Bart reference carries a value of $300. Error accompanied by normal bookend. When first marketed these pairs sold for $195. Two piece lot.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1605 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 150.00 - $ 300.00)
$2 1995 F Atlanta F-A Board Break
The deuce without a denomination, as adjacent defects across the upper engraving leaving blank voids where the words TWO DOLLARS should be legible. Brought to market by David Koble more than a decade ago. This vibrant example is free of the toning that plagues some examples.
Grade: Ch CU+   
Lot #1606 - Error Notes > Double Denomination - ($ 25,000.00 - $ 50,000.00)
$5 / $10 1934-D J Kansas City J-A Double Denomination
This double denomination stunned the jaded CNN reporters when Frederick J. Bart showed it during a television broadcast. Aside from its celebrity status, it hails from the most abundant (if any subtype can be considered common) of the double denominations with 38 serial numbers presently recorded in the census. As such, the $5 / $10 remains the perennial selection as a type note to represent the mistake. This quality has been considered Gem CU for decades.
Grade: PCGS New 62   
Lot #1607 - Error Notes > Double Denomination - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 3,000.00)
$10 / $20 2003 L San Francisco DL-A Double Denomination
Unquestionable offset transfer of the gold color shift ink numeral "20" from the front of a $20 denomination onto the back of a $10! With the simultaneous production of multiple denominations within in the BEP one might think that such mistakes would occur and escape, yet to date only two examples have been verified. Missing from even the most advanced of collections. An opportunity to add a double denomination to your collection at far less than what you might have anticipated.
Grade: PCGS XF 40 PPQ   
Lot #1608 - Error Notes > Double Denomination - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
$1 1995 K Dallas K-A $10 Security Thread Embedded in $1 Stock
This note generated enormous buzz in the paper money community after Steve Sullivan reported it to Coin World. A segment of a security thread for the $10 denomination is actually embedded into, not merely resting atop, the pulp mixture for the uncut currency stock. Although rumors of a second piece sprang up immediately, your cataloguer examined the other piece and even without the aid of digital microscopy unhesitatingly declared it an alteration. This example remains unique. Although some consider this to be a wrong stock mistake, the preponderance of experts categorize this as a double denomination. Whatever your opinion, consider annexing it to your holdings.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ   
Lot #1609 - Error Notes > Fractional Currency - ($ 125.00 - $ 250.00)
Fr. 1232 5c Second Issue Faulty Alignment
Perfectly centered front with equal margins well outside the design frames, yet on the back there is significant upwards misalignment such that the top of the shelf from the note below appears at the bottom. Preserved in an unusually high grade.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58   
Lot #1610 - Error Notes > Fractional Currency - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
Fr. 1283 25c Second Issue Faulty Alignment
Lateral displacement of the back with the edge of the adjacent purple shield peeking out at left; the centering on the front is so dead on as to independently merit a Superb rating.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1611 - Error Notes > Fractional Currency - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
Fr. 1318 50ct Second Issue Faulty Alignment and Offset
The front design is readily visible on the back along with large horizontal shift. The most striking of the three Fractional Currency faulty alignments and on the highest denomination.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ   
Lot #1612 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$10 1950-A B New York B-D Faulty Alignment
In a single word: un-improvable! Spectacular shift with 1-inch blank unprinted paper at the left with loss of an equal amount design from the right end. Due to changes in technology, errors of this stature are even less probable today.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1613 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$10 1950-A G Chicago G-B Faulty Alignment
Attractive downward shift with a section of the adjacent note readily visible across the top.
Grade: Ch AU+   
Lot #1614 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 75.00 - $ 150.00)
$1 1995 D Cleveland D-L Faulty Alignment
The first of two identical, consecutive notes with apparent shift of the overprint coupled with a portion of the edge of the next note visible at the right - all of this with a back centered so nicely it could be used as a study in perfection.
Grade: Gem CU+   
Lot #1615 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 75.00 - $ 150.00)
$1 1995 D Cleveland D-L Faulty Alignment
Consecutive to the previous lot; a strong argument could be made to keep the two pieces together.
Grade: Gem CU+   
Lot #1616 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 75.00 - $ 150.00)
$1 1995 D Cleveland D-P Faulty Alignment
The design missing from the upper part of this note can be found at the bottom, originating from an adjacent note. Pleasing to the eyes, easy on the wallet.
Grade: Ch CU+   
Lot #1617 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 75.00 - $ 150.00)
$5 1988-A J Kansas City J-A Faulty Alignment
Minor misalignment, but certainly collectible.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58   
Lot #1618 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$10 1988-A B New York B-C Faulty Alignment
Bi-directional shift with wide skewed bottom margin and oblique angle at right with the edge of the adjacent note. The apparent shift in the overprint certainly spices things up. A soft bend or two.
Grade: AU   
Lot #1619 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 50.00 - $ 100.00)
$1 1999 A Boston A-A Ink Smear in Treasury Seal
Over inking of District Seal, from a pack turned up by Robert Azpiazu, Jr. many years ago, of which perhaps 30 were affected. This is among the best! The over inking of the district numbers confirms the authenticity.
Grade: Gem CU+   
Lot #1620 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 150.00 - $ 300.00)
$10 1950-A E Richmond E-A Ink Smear
Thick green ink spewing heavenward from the Treasury building, with a "wax on" "wax off" pattern that would make Mr. Miyagi proud. Uncommonly high grade for an error on the back from that era.
Grade: Ch CU+   
Lot #1621 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
$10 1985 L San Francisco L-A Consecutive Pair of Ink Smears
Both of these notes demonstrate a stunning ink smear across the first printing. The consecutive pair of errors have vertical ink smears that are approximately one inch wide and span from the top to bottom margins.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1622 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 150.00 - $ 300.00)
$20 1988-A D Cleveland D-C Pair of Ink Smears
A pair of notes, nearly consecutive, with one serial number between them with a horizontal ink smear striking both "20"s near the bottom. Horizontal patterns are multiply scarcer than vertical smears. This is a great demonstration of the wiper pattern. Two notes.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1623 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$50 1988 B New York B-A Ink Smear
This eye-catching smear beautifully displays the horizontal wiper pattern across the back of this note; the ink layers are unusually thick.
Grade: Ch. CU   
Lot #1624 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$100 1996 I Minneapolis AI-A Solvent Smear
Two-thirds of front affected by this blatant smear with distortion of second print. If a finer example exists, we've yet to encounter it.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ   
Lot #1625 - Error Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$100 1966-A A-A Solvent Smear
Minor solvent smear on left prefix; less than a half-dozen errors are known on red seal $100s. There are light concentric bank stamps near the left end. Last sold by us in November 2005 at the PCDA auction.
Grade: VF   
Lot #1626 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$1 1993 E Richmond E-D Insufficient Ink
Ghost-like image of our first president; mottled appearance with spotty impression of the second print; entire printing affected. Among the finest examples of the insufficient inking errors involving the front.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ   
Lot #1627 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 50.00 - $ 100.00)
$1 1995 F Atlanta F-J Insufficient Ink
The left 50% of the back is eerily light to essentially absent, in contrast to the upper left portion of the note which is actually absent. Whether the sheet tore at the time of the error or the missing paper is a result of post-production damage is unknown and, arguably, immaterial.
Grade: VF, damaged   
Lot #1628 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$20 1996 B New York AB-G Insufficient Ink
Only the 3/4" IR (infra-red) strip was properly inked on the back of this note. Use of IR was introduced with the series 1996 and while it is beneficial in automatic bill scanners and counters, the BEP experienced only a few problems during the learning phase. Of course, in this example (and the next) the IR band is just lovely.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63   
Lot #1629 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$20 1996 B New York AB-G Insufficient Ink
Only the IR (infra-red) swath of ink is properly applied to the back. The contrast is amazing and, arguably, bolder than an entirely blank back.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1630 - Error Notes > Fractional Currency - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
Fr. 1226 3c Third Issue Inverted Back
The 3c denomination occurred on one issue only. To encounter such a dramatic mistake preserved in such an exemplary state is a miracle of happenstance.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58   
Lot #1631 - Error Notes > Fractional Currency - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
Fr. 1233 5c Second Issue Inverted Back
Vibrant inks and surcharges characterize this piece. If the error wasn't so important, it would be a worthy candidate as a type note. PCGS notes: paper pull on back; small edge tear in top margin at right.
Grade: PCGS XF 45 Apparent   
Lot #1632 - Error Notes > Fractional Currency - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 4,000.00)
Fr. 1255 10c Third Issue Inverted Denomination Surcharges Front and Back
The first (or perhaps second) example of this important mistake that we've handled. With bright, bold bronze denomination surcharges in the corners of the front and center of the back the inverted denominations literally leap from the note calling immediate attention to the misprint.
Grade: PCGS XF 40   
Lot #1633 - Error Notes > Fractional Currency - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
Fr. 1246 10c Second Issue Inverted Denomination Surcharge
The bronze "10" surcharge appears upside down on the back. The strong color makes the error easy to spot. A lovely example in high grade.
Grade: PCGS Abt. New 53 PPQ   
Lot #1634 - Error Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
$1 1934 G-A Inverted Back Type I
A captivating invert on a distinct one year type note. Presents itself as strictly uncirculated.
Grade: PCGS XF 40   
Lot #1635 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 850.00 - $ 1,650.00)
$1 1985 A Boston A-E Inverted Back Type II
Exceptionally high grade as most inverted backs escape into circulation, at least briefly, before being spotted. The Type II inverts always command extra attention and garner at least a bit of a premium. The large primary note and smaller secondary one on the back create a fantastic appearance.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ   
Lot #1636 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
$20 1934 G Chicago G-A Inverted Back Type I
Another eye-appealing invert from the era in a grade that could take another generation to match. Three factors combine to create the reason for the rarity: denomination (very few $20 inverts are known), seal color (light green is quite scarce), and condition (even today, most circulate moderately before being recognized).
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64   
Lot #1637 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 500.00)
$1 1977 G Chicago G-A Missing First Print with Bookends
A perfect example of the blank back error to kick off this subsection. The blank back has incredible embossing and is complete with bookends. A gem trio, custom made for a display.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1638 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 700.00)
$1 1995 D Cleveland D-G Missing First Print with Bookends
Another great example of a missing first print error with its complementary bookends. Although unlikely to bring much of a premium, the benefit added by having the normal adjacent notes is invaluable. PCGS notes: stained on back.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 Apparent   
Lot #1639 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$5 1985 D Cleveland D-A Missing First Print
There is no logical explanation as to why blank backs on $5 denominations are so rare, but they are. One might argue that only the $2 is rarer; however, some might consider the $5 to be on par with the $50 and $100. No matter your perspective, everyone will concur that the $5 is downright rare, yet trades at no premium. PCGS notes: ink stain.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 Apparent   
Lot #1640 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$10 1977-A E Richmond E-B Missing First Print
Pristine specimen of a missing first print which will well suit the needs of a collector assembling a denomination set.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1641 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$20 1977 D Cleveland D-A Missing First Print
Another opportunity for the collector wishing to acquire an example of either the error or the denomination. When this group was assembled, special attention was given to eye-appeal.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1642 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 650.00 - $ 1,250.00)
$1 19xx E Richmond E-D Missing Second Print
The overprint leaps from the blank front on this example with sharp contrast of the 3rd printing set atop snow white paper background.
Grade: PCGS Superb Gem New 67 PPQ   
Lot #1643 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 650.00 - $ 1,250.00)
$1 19xx E Richmond E-D Missing Second Print
In terms of locating just one example of the missing second print to represent the error type, this would be an ideal selection for any collection. Interestingly, this piece originates from the same sheet as the other $1 in this sale.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ   
Lot #1644 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 650.00 - $ 1,250.00)
$10 19xx G Chicago G-B Missing Second Print
Common denomination for the blank face mistake, but truly a phenomenal example.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ   
Lot #1645 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 4,000.00)
$1 1963-A K Dallas K-A Inverted Fourth Print--Back on Face
A blockbuster of a blunder with the back printed (not offset) on the front upside down. Among the finest examples of this variety and far superior to the one in the Gregg Anderson sale. Wildly rare, with far fewer known than the double overprints on the deuce and those bring $20k.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ   
Lot #1646 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,500.00)
$5 1977 L San Francisco L-A Multiple Second Print
Drunken doubling on the front as this note went through two different presses as the two different face plates will attest. Lincoln has two sets of eyes; the series year resembles a 1955/55 double die Lincoln cent.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1647 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 3,000.00)
$10 1988-A B New York B-C Multiple First Print
Unlike anything else in recent times; the last documented quadruple back printing goes back 60 years to the series of 1950-A. This note exhibits a dramatic multiple printing of the back with very evident horizontal displacement of the secondary images. The darkest printing came from back plate 141; the three other printings are all from a different one. This is a genuine multiple printing, not to be confused with the bounced plates creating a series of images all with the same back plate number.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58   
Lot #1648 - Error Notes > National Bank Notes > Illinois - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
Fr. 1802-2 $20 1929T2 Additional Printing
Part of the "20" rectangle has been printed in the lower right corner of the back. Fortunately, much of the extraneous image is on the stark white border so it shows up immediately. We sold this in November, 2005 where it brought $1700 - quite a bargain for a mistake that our error consultant believes is unique.
Grade: PCGS XF 40 PPQ    Bank Name: Chicago, Live Stock NB, 13674
Lot #1649 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,500.00)
$5 1950-B J Kansas City J-A Obstructed Printing with Retained Fragment
An error of the highest order, meriting an R-9 classification according to the Bart Relative Rarity Index. A scrunched, accordion-like piece of paper landed on Lincoln's head. After absorbing ink from the second printing the intervening object now appears to be a 3-dimensonal top hat. An attractive, affordable example of the error type.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 PPQ   
Lot #1650 - Error Notes > Double Denomination - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
$100 1981 J Kansas City J-B Obstructed Printing
A wild and wacky obstruction knocked out one-quarter of the second printing in an area to receive the black district seal and number plus the serial number. PCGS notes: partial teller stamp on face.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 55 Apparent   
Lot #1651 - Error Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$1 1935-A X-C Obstructed Printing
Slender strip blocked the overprint, extending down from the serial numbers and suffix letter to part of the seal and ending with the word series. PCGS notes: minor adhesive residue on back.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 Apparent   
Lot #1652 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$2 2003 I Minneapolis I-A Obstructed Printing with Retained Nylon Thread
We sold this note in March, 2005 at CPMX with the following lot description: "This is the first public offering of any $2 bill with this error, which merits an R-9 rating in Frederick J. Bart's book on errors. This note has a blue nylon fiber or thread embedded into the paper. It was there before the second and third printings. It caught part of the inking and then moved very slightly away leaving a blank void, which is especially visible under low power magnificaton or young eyes. The thread measures 3/4" long and lies atop the "T" in TWO and extends towards the green Treasury seal. By some miracle, the nylon thread remains attached to the note creating an obstructed print with retained fragment on a Deuce! According to reliable sources only one other example exists and it resides in a very advanced West Coast collection. If rarity alone determined the final price of this lot, very few collectors could afford it. As it is, when the bidding stops one extremely fortunate collector will add a very important note to his holdings without spending a fortune." Well, we were spot on with everything, except our estimate. Back in 2005, the note brought $5,290 on a presale estimate of $500-1,000. We're going to try the same estimate tonight and see where bidding stops.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ   
Lot #1653 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
$5 1950-A G Chicago G-B Obstructed Printing
Enormous diagonal oblique fold between the black and green overprintings, so that the entire black portion is present, but only the last digit and suffix in the upper right serial. An inspector's rejection sticker spices up the note.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1654 - Error Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
$5 1953 B-A Obstructed Printing
The printing is obstructed over the left serial numbers, making only the B-A block visible. A very eye-appealing and equally scarce error on a five dollar blue seal, especially so in high grade.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58   
Lot #1655 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$50 1996 K Dallas AK-? Obstructed Printing
Highly unusual is the best way to describe this note. No left serial number, and only the prefix and first two digits of the right serial number, with everything else intact.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1656 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$100 1974 G Chicago G-* Obstructed Printing
Any error on a $100 star is far from common, and this beauty is no exception. The obstruction occurs over the final digit of the serial number on the right and a portion of the star.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ   
Lot #1657 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$100 1977 E Richmond E-A Obstructed Printing
The Treasury seal and complete serial number on the right side of the note was obstructed during the third printing, although the embossing is partially evident which adds to the allure. Very likely the finest obstructed printing on a $100.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ   
Lot #1658 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 150.00 - $ 300.00)
$10 1981 C Philadelphia C-A Offset First Printing Pair
This pair demonstrates great examples of offsets. The first note in the pair has a light offset that stretches across the top of the note and down the left side. The second note has a complete back-to-front offset that fades from exceptionally bold at the left to right; it is of the matte variety. Two notes.
Grade: Ch CU+   
Lot #1659 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 125.00 - $ 250.00)
$10 1988-A B New York B-D Offset of First Print
Complete offset of the back design with more than enough contrast to satisfy most collectors. Every aspect of every detail is present..
Grade: Ch. CU   
Lot #1660 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 150.00 - $ 300.00)
$50 1993 B New York B-C Offset First Printing
Partial transfer of the back design along the right end.
Grade: CU   
Lot #1661 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 150.00 - $ 300.00)
$1 1977 E Richmond E-D Offset Second Printing
Screaming dark first or second impression, the boldest degrees of transfer possible. Even the signatures are legible, in reverse of course but, that should reflect the darkness.
Grade: Ch AU   
Lot #1662 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 5,000.00)
$1 2001 H St. Louis H-A Multiple Second Printing
Simply astounding, as we count five different front (second) printings on the back of this note. This is beyond question the finest of the three known examples. Of inestimable importance as it is currently under consideration to grace the cover of the Fourth Edition of United States Paper Money Errors. This mistake occurred on the Magna Quad Press which uses four plates simultaneously. Truly impossible to estimate, but a five figure realization does not strike this writer as too much.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ   
Lot #1663 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 50.00 - $ 100.00)
$5 1981 B New York B-A Offset Second Printing
Partial offset along the right side of the back of the note; although it is not a complete transfer, it certainly is a dark one.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1664 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 150.00 - $ 300.00)
$10 1988-A A Boston A-A Offset Second Printing
First impression and as dark as they come! A stunning, see-across-the room error. You'll never improve on this. Worthy of a runaway price.
Grade: Ch. CU   
Lot #1665 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$20 1990 G Chicago G-E Double Error: Faulty Alignment and Offset
A bona fide double error as the two mistakes each originated from separate causes. There is a hard upward and right shift of the back printing such that part of the design is missing. Also, there is a light but legible offset of the face printing on the back, especially apparent in the huge white bottom margin. PCGS notes: Ink stain in bottom margin.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 Apparent.   
Lot #1666 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$20 1996 A Boston AA-I Offset Second Printing
Partial front-to-back offset consumes one-third of the reverse. Far nicer than the technical grade suggests.
Grade: VF/XF   
Lot #1667 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$50 1977 D Cleveland D-A Offset Second Printing
First or second impression with ink density as dark as regular printing on this example with 100% front to back.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1668 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$1 1974 C Philadelphia C-B Inverted Overprint Type I
The classic mistake, the one which appears on the cover of general paper money books to illustrate currency errors. Recent auction prices in the $600-range.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1669 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$1 1988 B New York B-A Inverted Overprint Type II
The extra edge from the neighboring note on the uncut sheets adds so much to these that every collector should have examples of both the Type I and Type II inverts.
Grade: PCGS XF 40   
Lot #1670 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$1 1988 D Cleveland D-A Inverted Overprint Type II
Another opportunity to secure a Type II invert, this one coming from the top of the sheet as there is an enormously wide white margin, without an adjacent note.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58   
Lot #1671 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$1 1995 C Philadelphia C-D Inverted Overprint Type II
An absolute winner: a terrific Type II invert.
Grade: PCGS XF 40   
Lot #1672 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$10 1950 B New York Inverted Overprint Type I
An early example of the inverted overprint mistake. What is truly impressive is that the signatures and series are upside down in addition to the expected serial numbers and seals. Beyond that, the note is in extraordinarily high grade for the era.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63   
Lot #1673 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$20 1985 E Richmond E-E Inverted Overprint Type II
The sliver of the adjacent note always seems to add to the allure of the Type II variety.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ   
Lot #1674 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,500.00)
$1 1969-D K Dallas K-A Misaligned Overprint
Major misalignment with the district seal in the oval portrait. The shift is so far out of whack that the green Treasury seal is well beyond the word ONE it is suppose to overlay. Further, there are serial numbers at the left coming in from the adjacent note on the sheet.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1675 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$1 1974* L San Francisco L-* Misaligned Overprint on a Star
Shift on a $1 star, must we continue the description to keep the attention of any serious collector?
Grade: Ch CU   
Lot #1676 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$1 1977-A A Boston A-D Misaligned Overprint
Radical left shift of the black portion of the overprint. The green serial numbers and seal are in their proper position.
Grade: PCGS New 62 PPQ   
Lot #1677 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$1 1999 F Atlanta F-F Misaligned Overprint Dropped Block
"Dropped block" with only the black overprint shifted. The district seal is positioned through the serial number. The district number is lost in the margins.
Grade: PCGS Abt. New 50   
Lot #1678 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 50.00 - $ 100.00)
$2 1976 C Philadelphia C-A Misaligned Overprint
Much better than average; while minor shifts are bountiful on the $2 1976 FRNs, only a tiny percentage reach this proportion.
Grade: Ch. AU   
Lot #1679 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$10 1969-C E Richmond E-B Misaligned Overprint
This note equals the finest...and those have graced the greatest collections of small size errors ever formed. The fold counters will disagree with the grade assigned, but everything else points beyond it.
Grade: XF/AU   
Lot #1680 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$10 1999 H St. Louis BH-A Misaligned Overprint
Another neat shift with the serial numbers landing all over the second printing on this Big Head mistake.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ   
Lot #1681 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$20 1969-A L San Francisco L-B Misaligned Overprint
Overprints everywhere except where they were intended to go. The placement of the serial numbers and seals show the magnitude of this shift. Even the district numbers from the note above show up here on the top margin.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ   
Lot #1682 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 150.00 - $ 300.00)
$20 1990 B New York B-H Misaligned Overprint
Misalignment of the green overprint only. Serial numbers have invaded the Treasurer of the United States' signature on the left; the serial number on the right is bisecting the words "Washington DC", while the green seal is over the Secretary of the Treasurer.
Grade: XF   
Lot #1683 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 650.00 - $ 1,250.00)
$100 1974 B New York B-A Misaligned Overprint
Shift is so misaligned that the district seal and serial numbers are bisecting Franklin's portrait. The green Treasury seal is well beyond the "100" while the upper serial numbers have taken up residency in the second printing. An unimprovable misalignment on a $100.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 PPQ   
Lot #1684 - Error Notes > North Africa Issue - ($ 125.00 - $ 250.00)
$10 1934-A North Africa Misaligned Yellow Treasury Seal
Minor shift of the yellow Treasury seal. A rarity to find on North Africa currency. The eccentric placement of the seal is immediately obvious.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ   
Lot #1685 - Error Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
$1 1957-B U-A Mismatch Serial Number #U37/U47
A great example of the popular blue seal #U37/U47 mismatch
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ   
Lot #1686 - Error Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
$1 1957-B U-A Mismatch Serial Number #U37/U47
Not a problem locating the #U37/U47 mismatch on this note.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ   
Lot #1687 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
$1 1977-A A Boston A-B Five-Digit Mismatch #A97250/86139
An exemplary representation of a rare five-digit mismatch; aside from the press set-up pieces which surfaced in Texas, there are no greater numbers of digits mismatched. There are two recent sales at $2000.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 PPQ   
Lot #1688 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$5 1977-A H St. Louis H-A Four Digit Mismatch
Four-digit mismatch, from the tiny group that surfaced at Fort Campbell Kentucky in the early-1980s; their popularity has only increased.
Grade: PCGS XF 40   
Lot #1689 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$5 1977-A L San Francisco L-B Mismatch Serial Numbers #L44/L45
Ideal candidate as a type note to represent the #L44/L45 mismatched serial number error. Probably the nicest centered of the run that Aubrey Bebee brought to market.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ   
Lot #1690 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
$1 1981 A Boston A-H/B-H 32-Subject Uncut Sheet with Mismatched Prefix
A 32-subject sheet from the inaugural release from the BEP to the public. There is a mismatched prefix in the G3 position. This mismatch was not released in any other manner. To further spice things up, the A-H notes list at $40/each so the sheet itself has a value of around $1200 before even considering the scarce mismatch.
Grade: Ch. CU   
Lot #1691 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$2 1976 B New York H-A/B-A Mismatched Block Letters
Not a problem locating this error with the "H" kicking off the left serial and a "B" on the right side.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ   
Lot #1692 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
$5 1950-B E Richmond D-B/E-B Mismatch Block Letter
The "D" prefix on the left clashes with the "E" on the right. An absolutely rare phenomenon and unique according to our error consultant.
Grade: PCGS VF 25   
Lot #1693 - Error Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
$1 1957 Silver Certificate M-A Inverted "W" with $1 1957-A Normal "M"
A pair of Silver Certificates clearly shows the "normal" M prefix while the other has the extremely rare inverted "W" in the upper right position. There is no doubt you will see the error looking at these two notes. Two piece lot.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ   
Lot #1694 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$10 1999 D Cleveland BD-* Hyphen in Prefix
A set of three star notes, two of which are consecutive. Each has an extraneous hyphen preceding the prefix letter and is of identical ink color as the balance of the serial numbers. Three notes.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1695 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 5,000.00 - $ 10,000.00)
$100 1928* L San Francisco L-* Inverted Stars
The finest known and it brought a runaway price when last offered in our summer 2005 auction. Both of the solid stars are upside down, as the press operator mis-set the numbering wheel. This is the plate note from United States Paper Money Errors by Frederick J Bart, where it carries a value of $12,500 in CU although grade is hardly important on an error of this magnitude.
Grade: PCGS VF 25   
Lot #1696 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 75.00 - $ 150.00)
$5 1974 C Philadelphia C-B Stuck Digit
Last digit (eighth position) in upper right serial number rotated upwards with parts of two different digits showing in one position!...
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1697 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$1 1981 H St. Louis H-B Turned Digit 10 Consecutive
All 10 consecutive notes have the 5th serial number on the right rotated radically upward. This is just about as far out of alignment as possible before the next number on the wheel begins to show. Great group. Ten notes.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1698 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 50.00 - $ 100.00)
$1 1999 K Dallas K-G Turned Digit 4 Consecutive
5th digit on the upper right serial number is slightly shifted downward on all 4 consecutive notes.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1699 - Error Notes > National Bank Notes > Wisconsin - ($ 5,000.00 - $ 10,000.00)
Fr. 1801-2 $10 1929T2 Mismatched Charter Number
The discovery of this note, the very first mismatched charter number identified, literally caused the presses to stop on the cover of the 1st Edition of United States Paper Money Errors by Frederick J. Bart. The cover was redesigned to include an image of this piece. The extremely rare mismatch of the charter numbers. A type II national banknote, with the correct charter #14150 in three places on the front and the error sitting left of the upper serial. The current edition of the Bart reference lists this at $8,500 in Fine, a value likely to be approached tonight.
Grade: PCGS Fine 15    Bank Name: Tigerton, First NB, 14150/12150
Lot #1700 - Error Notes > National Bank Notes > Ohio - ($ 5,000.00 - $ 10,000.00)
Fr. 624 $10 1902ND Inverted "8" in Charter Number
Unique mistake; although subtle enough to be overlooked initially, closer inspection reveals a blunder of the highest order. The "8" in the Charter number at right is inverted. Truly off the fascination meter. A note for the national banknote aficionado as well as the error collector. Bit of paper clip rust on back does not adversely affect this trophy. PCGS notes: paperclip rust stains.
Grade: PCGS VG 8 Apparent    Bank Name: Denison, NB, M6843
Lot #1701 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
$1 1988 D Cleveland Missing Third Print
The ideal selection to represent this type of mistake. Nice embossing of the district seal. lets us know the intended Federal Reserve bank. The centering is amazing!
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 PPQ   
Lot #1702 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
$20 1990 G Chicago Missing third Print
The black overprint is present while the green serial numbers and seal is absent. A highly unusual combination and if based on rarity alone, this would sell for $1,000-up but the real hammer is likely to be about half of that.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64   
Lot #1703 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 650.00 - $ 1,250.00)
$20 1996 C Philadelphia Missing third Print
Far rarer than the casual observer might initially think, but a review of auction catalogs and fixed price lists confirms that only a few have been sold. As hard as it is to imagine, this design is obsolete, making it even more important
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ   
Lot #1704 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
$50 1996 Missing Third Print
A perfect mate to the $20. Most known examples came from a tiny group uncovered by Don Kelly. That was early in the change to the big head designs; now days, they just don't show up and, when they do, they're rarely this nice.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1705 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$1 1969-D Insufficient Ink
A major example of insufficient inking error. If it weren't for the few almost invisible green flecks in the area of the serial numbers we would be calling this a Missing Third Printing.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ   
Lot #1706 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 200.00 - $ 300.00)
$100 1996 L San Francisco AL-B Missing Color shift Ink
Missing the color shift on the lower "100". When holding the note the "100" should go from green to a light black to help protect against counterfeiting. As it is, there is no change when the note is moved. PCGS notes: ink stamps on back.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 55 Apparent   
Lot #1707 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 5,000.00)
$20 1996 A Boston AA-G Multiple Third Print
Truly, truly awe-inspiring. A stellar specimen. Multiple printing of the third printing affecting the black printing only. Currently believed to be unique and a profound example as to what can go awry on the big heads.
Grade: PCGS Abt. New 53 PPQ   
Lot #1708 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 5,000.00 - $ 10,000.00)
$1 2003 L San Francisco L-* Incorrect, Additional District Number
"This unique star note error comes with a lengthy letter of authenticity by Frederick J. Bart, dated January 26, 2006, from which we borrow liberally here. In short, this was the top star note in a BEP-sealed brick which was blister packed or shrink wrapped. The discoverer could see not only the two normal "12s" on the right end, but also an additional district number through the shrink wrap. The entire brick was sent to Bart, who wisely photgraphed it before opening the plastic to examine the note. (A copy of the photograph accompanies this lot.) Bart examined all 1,000 notes in the brick and found none similar to the top note. The BEP barcode label on the outside of the shrink wrap indicates that the San Francisco (district 12) star notes replaced a bad batch of notes intended for Dallas (district 11). (The original barcode label accompanies this lot.) One can assume that either a press operator or rollertransferred the numeral "11" from the prevous Dallas production onto this note which has a complete San Francisco overprint. We concur with Bart who considers this note unique. The phrase "once-in-a-lifetime" is often overused, but it certainly seems appropriate here. Only one collector will own this item and it will redefine the caliber of the collection it enters. Four items included in this lot are: the error note, letter of authentication, photograph of the note in shrink wrap and BEP bar code." The above is from our 2006 catalog auction where this piece brought $10,925. In an identical market, we'd expect a similar realization tonight.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 PPQ   
Lot #1709 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$1 1969-D D Cleveland D-A Mismatch with Offset Third Printing
"Wow!" is the best way to describe this incredible offset. The note shows three treasury seals, double serial numbers and another serial number on the right which is vertical. There is a huge mismatch as the extra serial on the right begins D84015!
Grade: Ch. CU   
Lot #1710 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 150.00 - $ 300.00)
$2 1976 H St. Louis H-A Offset Third Printing
Terrific eye appeal on this uncommon guide roller error with multiple offsets. Black overprint has multiple printings. There are three district seals visible and a few extra district numbers.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1711 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$5 1981-A L San Francisco L-A Offset Third Printing
Utterly amazing with deep dark colors front and back--a visual treat and one certain to elicit oohs and aahs.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ   
Lot #1712 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$5 1981-A L San Francisco L-A Offset Third Printing
There are different serial numbers on the front and back of this note with the offset being one number higher, confirming that this is a first impression transfer. A 100% transfer of the third printing on the back. Worthy of a run away price.
Grade: PCGS Abt. New 53 PPQ   
Lot #1713 - Error Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
$1 1935-E Offset Third Printing
Nice example of offsets of the serial numbers and seals, although not a first impression the colors are plenty dark and the note is in extremely high grade for the error.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ   
Lot #1714 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$1 1985 D Cleveland D-B Overprint on Back
One of the classic mistakes in US paper money, with the serial numbers and seals on the back and missing from the front; both sides look weird.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1715 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$1 1977-A L San Francisco L-I Overprint on Back
Another nice example of the third printing on the back.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1716 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
$1 1988 B New York B-I Inverted Overprint on Back
Ultra-elusive error on the $1 denomination; this example shows part of the adjacent note which typifies all Type II mistakes. coupled with the overprint on the back. A legitimate double error, with very few examples available.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1717 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
$5 19xx H St. Louis H-A Multiple Overprints on Back
One of the most visually attractive notes in this collection. This piece has parts of two overprints angled on back. A 1950-era note so the signatures also appear on the back. Really delightful! PCGS notes: writing in ink partially removed from face.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 Apparent.   
Lot #1718 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$10 1977-A L San Francisco L-A Overprint on Back
Sharp rendition of the serial numbers and seals on the back.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1719 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$20 1990 A Boston A-B Overprint on back & Offset of Overprint onto Front
Although a typical example of the overprint on the back, the allure is heightened as this note also shows an offset onto the front of the overprint on the back. Weird, to say the least.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1720 - Error Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$1 1928 A-A Cutting Error
Hard to know which aspect of this pie is the most appealing: four digit serial, total originality, or the cutting error, which would be minor except on a red seal Ace, large enough to show a sliver of the adjacent note at the top end.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1721 - Error Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 50.00 - $ 100.00)
$1 1935-E Silver Certificate P-G Cutting Error
Though not as dramatic as other cutting errors, this one still has all the necessary requirements to be called a cutting error as part of the adjacent note shows at the right end. A lovely, original note with deep embossing.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1722 - Error Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 50.00 - $ 100.00)
$1 1957 Silver Certificate A-A Cutting Error
Visible portion of another note showing on the left side of the front. A pleasing silver certificate mistake..
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1723 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 50.00 - $ 100.00)
$1 1977 G Chicago G-C Cutting Error
Sheet number is showing on the upper right margin of this cutting error, also there is an apparent upwards shift of the overprint.
Grade: XF/AU   
Lot #1724 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
$1 1985 A Boston A-C Cutting Error
A very scarce variety. A genuine mis-cut, from the top of a sheet, which produced a final product that is simply too tall. The extra paper folded over before banding. A large amount of selvage on the upper margin due to the cutting error.
Grade: Ch CU   
Lot #1725 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
$20 1996 B New York AB-H Cutting Error
Two notes for the price of one. Making this a perfect candidate for the person seeking just one representation of this mis-cut on a big head $20.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1726 - Error Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 50.00 - $ 100.00)
$1 1957-B SC Cutting Error
A classic representation of this relatively common mistake which bisects both the back and front.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1727 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 50.00 - $ 100.00)
$5 1950-A D Cleveland D-A Multiple Gutters
Enticing gutters, that are only affecting the first printing only. the first gutter runs from top to bottom while the smaller one runs thru the word FIVE and a bit into the design.
Grade: Ch CU+   
Lot #1728 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$10 1950-A G Chicago G-C Multiple Gutters
An interior fold without the classic gutter, but rather a neat pleat next to a rather large gutter . The back of the note has been effected making the margin on the right portion of the note extremely larger than the left. Some gutter folds are boring; you won't yawn at this one.
Grade: Ch AU   
Lot #1729 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
$100 1950-A L San Francisco L-A Gutter Fold
An average example of the gutter fold error that affects the 2nd printing only on this scarcer issue with a total printing of only 720,000.
Grade: Ch AU   
Lot #1730 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
$100 1996 D Cleveland AD-A Gutter Fold
Perfect placement for the maximum attention: a gutter fold runs through Benjamin Franklin's portrait.
Grade: Ch AU   
Lot #1731 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$1 1974 G Chicago Folded Sheet
Sheet folded prior to the 3rd printing. While there is 1 district number "7", the rest of the numbers, seals and serial numbers ended up on the riggings.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63   
Lot #1732 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 75.00 - $ 150.00)
$1 1993 B New York B-H Printed Fold
5/8" x 1" tab or butterfly perched on the upper right corner, fortunately not ready to take flight but rather to remain around to be enjoyed. Large blank void underneath the fold.
Grade: AU   
Lot #1733 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$1 1969-C F Atlanta F-C Printed Fold
Gigantic fold over from the upper right end affecting both the 2nd and 3rd printing, leaving an enormous unprinted void underneath.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1734 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$1 1988 E Richmond E-A Consecutive Pair of Printed Folds
Consecutive notes with a large fold over along the right side, big enough to capture the district number as well as the second printing. Extremely uncommon to see two consecutive identical printed folds. One note grades Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ and the other is Abt. New 50 PPQ. Two piece lot.
Grade: PCGS Graded   
Lot #1735 - Error Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$2 1953-A Cutting Error
Missile shaped triangle of paper retained on the lower left of this red seal deuce.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ   
Lot #1736 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$5 1969-C F Atlanta F-B Printed Fold
Peculiar example resulting from the sheet scrunching during the overprint. The serial numbers are running at an angle up in the black from the second print.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 PPQ   
Lot #1737 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
$5 1977 D Cleveland D-A Printed Fold
Classic presentation of the printed fold error with sharp diagonal causing the overprint to appear on the back.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 55 PPQ   
Lot #1738 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$20 1977 C Philadelphia C-A Printed Fold
Might someone explain how an error that is this obvious actually escapes the watchful eyes of the BEP inspectors?
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ   
Lot #1739 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
$50 1990 A Boston A-A Printed Fold
Double pleat in the lower left extending high enough to receive the imprint of the black district seal and green serial numbers below it. It resembles a bow tie and is formal and fancy enough to dress up any collection.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 PPQ   
Lot #1740 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$5 1995 J Kansas City J-B Printed Tear
Printed tears are, in general, tremendously rarer than their cousins, the printed folds, This is a tremendous example with elements of the overprint landing on the back.
Grade: PCGS XF 45 PPQ   
Lot #1741 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$10 1981 E Richmond E-A Printed Tear
No one could orchestrate a better placement for the district seal than where it normally would belong. A lonely sliver of currency paper hangs by itself on the left lower portion of the printed tear.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1742 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$2 1995 F Atlanta F-A End of Roll Error
About a dozen of these surfaced a few years ago. The matte green stripe at the left margin of the front characterizes the mistake while the second bookend note is perfectly normal. End of roll errors merit a R-8 rating. Two notes.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1743 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 50.00 - $ 100.00)
$1 1981-A H St. Louis H-B Engraving Error
The infamous back plate 129 mistake with the improperly positioned back plate number. The number was engraved beneath the "o" in ONE on the left side of the back, rather than below the "E on the right.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1744 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 75.00 - $ 150.00)
$20 1996 D Cleveland BD-A Engraving Error District Designator Variance
The D4 beneath the serial number measures only 3.5 mm (instead of the expected 4.0 mm). The mistake with the pantograph machine is immediately obvious to the naked eye. These have realized more than $300 in this grade at auction.
Grade: PCGS VF 25   
Lot #1745 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 50.00 - $ 100.00)
$1 1995 G Chicago G-N Engraving Error with Bookend
The back plate 295 is the micro size intended for use at the Washington DC facility and is too small for this Fort Worth product. Accompanied by a normal bookend. Two piece lot.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1746 - Error Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$2 1928 A-A Engraving Error Missing back Plate number
Extraordinarily rare, lacking the back plate number. Early work suggested that this should have been back plate #100, but that hypothesis was never confirmed. We can confirm that opportunities are limited, particularly in this grade.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1747 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$1 1981 E Richmond E-E 32-Subject Uncut Sheet with Engraving Error
An engraving error involving the back plate in the H1 position. The back plate in the H1 spot is incorrectly shown as 7273, while the other positions correctly display 3273. Kudos to the eagle eye collector who initially discovered this mistake.
Grade: Ch. CU   
Lot #1748 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$100 1990 A Boston A-A Transposed Currency Stock
The security thread appears on the right end as the sheet was flipped from left to right. These errors are rarely found in high grade, as the mistake is not evident to the naked eye.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ   
Lot #1749 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
$100 1996 B New York AB-E Transposed Currency Stock
Security thread and watermark are inverted. The most prolific variety of the transposed currency stock error. The BEP admitted to printing 320,000 notes in this manner, but reported that more than 90% were caught within the BEP after reports filtered back about those that were released.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 66 PPQ   
Lot #1750 - Error Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$10 1995 E Richmond E-C Missing Magnetic Ink
Terrific checkerboard pattern across the entire front, the absolutely most desirable manifestation of the mistake. Very few exist this nice.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1751 - Error Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 50.00 - $ 100.00)
$1 1935-C M-E Incorrect Ink
First discovered by Larry Falater more than 40 years ago, the brown ink on the series and signatures is best known on the M-E block (where it still remains rare), with a few pieces from the N-E block spotted by an eagle-eyed dealer from Texas. Ironically, this is the average grade for all known examples of this note printed from contaminated ink in the one fountain. These have hammered between $300-500.
Grade: PCGS Fine 12   
Lot #1752 - Small Size Type Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
$5 1953 #A00000092A
A scarce double-digit #92 from this 1953 red seal Legal Tender issue. Definitely choice for quality.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64 EPQ   
Lot #1753 - Small Size Type Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 550.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$2 1928-F* *-A
This beauty is from the Great Lakes Collection which was, without a doubt, one of the finest assembled in America during the 1990s. This is a fresh, lovely note that could be a Gem if reexamined.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64 EPQ   
Lot #1754 - Small Size Type Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
$2 1928-G* *-A
A gorgeous Gem star note graded '65 EPQ" by PMG. This type catalogs at $1,300 and that may well be the starting point as to price. The market will determine that.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ   
Lot #1755 - Small Size Type Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$2 1963* #*00000083A
A neat double-digit serial #83 star. Looks like a wonderful circ example.
Grade: PMG VF 30   
Lot #1756 - Small Size Type Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 18,000.00 - $ 35,000.00)
$1 1935-A Pack #Q00000001C-Q00000100C
Here is an amazing find - a consecutive pack of $1 1935-A Silver Certificates, dated on band 1/31/44. The pack numbers from #Q00000001C through #Q00000100C with two notes (#13 and #57) replaced with stars. The quality of this pack is exceptional with what appears to have many Gems, although the #1 note is not centered for a Gem.
Grade: Ch. to Gem CU   
Lot #1757 - Small Size Type Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 5,000.00)
$5 1934 #A00000015A
A jewel of a low serial #15 and it's the lowest known on this entire series.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ   
Lot #1758 - Small Size Type Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
$5 1934 #A00000321A
Check out this fantastic serial #A00000321A. Sort of a downward ladder and low serial number, as well as of Gem quality.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ   
Lot #1759 - Small Size Type Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 700.00 - $ 1,200.00)
$10 1934-B B-A
This note is lovely, with excellent embossing, great color and nice centering. Yet there must be something I cannot see through the holder for it to be graded '58 PPQ'.
Grade: PCGS Ch. Abt. New 58 PPQ   
Lot #1760 - Small Size Type Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 450.00 - $ 750.00)
$10 1953* *-A
A scarce and lovely star from this 1953 series. Not enough right hand margin for a higher grade.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64 EPQ   
Lot #1761 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,200.00)
$1 1969-D* A Boston #A00000005*
A high quality low #5 star from a scarce series.
Grade: XF   
Lot #1762 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$1 1977 E Richmond #E00002000B & #E00002222B
This is a pair of low binary serial #E00002000B and #E00002222B. Two piece lot.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 PPQ   
Lot #1763 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 4,000.00)
$1 2003* E Richmond #E11111111*
This is one of only seven known solid serial number small size stars. One can only guess at when the next opportunity to acquire a solid serial number star will be.
Grade: PCGS Fine 12   
Lot #1764 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 450.00 - $ 750.00)
$1 2003* G Chicago G-* Pack
Fancy number star pack with lots of 8s.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1765 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 8,500.00 - $ 17,000.00)
$1 2003* K Dallas #K00000001*
I have no idea exactly how many serial #1 star notes are known or their exact grades, but I know there are not many, with even fewer being Gem. This note just happens to be from the Dallas Fed so the numeral '1' is everywhere! This pack was split a few years ago in my sale. It was a great item together, but few could absorb the cost.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ   
Lot #1766 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 3,000.00)
$1 2003* K Dallas #K00000008*
I know that this serial #8 star is popular for good luck in certain parts of the world so I expect great bidding activity.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1767 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
$1 2003* K Dallas #K00000014*, 15*, 16*, 17* & 18*
A run of five lower double-digit stars from serial #14 through #18. Each of these five lovely notes has been graded Very Ch. New 64 PPQ.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1768 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
$1 2003* K Dallas #K00000020*
A low serial #20 binary star note that's a lovely '64 PPQ".
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1769 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 225.00 - $ 450.00)
$1 2003* K Dallas #K00000022*
A low #22 binary star note and a lovely Ch. 64 PPQ.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1770 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,500.00)
$1 2003* K Dallas #K00000034*, 35*, 36*, 37*, 38*, 39* & 40*
Here is a lovely run of seven consecutive notes (#34-#40). Stars are really tough on these double-digit serial numbers. All but one of the seven notes are graded Very Ch. New 64 PPQ, with the #37* being a Gem New 65 PPQ.
Grade: PCGS Graded   
Lot #1771 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,500.00)
$1 2003* K Dallas #K00000044*, 55*, 66*, 77*, 88* & 99*
A really great set of star notes that includes serial #44, 55, 66, 77, 88 and 99. Five of the six pieces grade Very Ch. New 64 PPQ and the #99 is Gem New 65 PPQ.
Grade: PCGS Graded   
Lot #1772 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 600.00 - $ 1,200.00)
$1 2003* K Dallas #K00000045*, 56*, 67* & 78*
A group of four short ladder serial number notes from the first pack of 2003* (#45, 56, 67 & 78). Four piece lot.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1773 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 600.00 - $ 1,200.00)
$2 1976 B New York #B25000000A
A rare Deuce with serial #B25000000A.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63   
Lot #1774 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 600.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$2 1976* B New York #B00000060*
This is the lowest known New York star, #60*.
Grade: XF +   
Lot #1775 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 450.00 - $ 750.00)
$2 2003-A A Boston A-A Pack
An interesting pack with some 'ladderish' serial numbers.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1776 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$10 1934-C D Cleveland D-*
An attractive star with great color and originality.
Grade: Ch. CU   
Lot #1777 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$10 1934-C F Atlanta F-*
A lovely, well centered example of a very scarce star.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1778 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
$10 1934-C G Chicago G-*
A lovely, well centered star with excellent embossing.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1779 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
$10 1934-C L San Francisco L-*
Very scarce block L-* with great paper and excellent centering.
Grade: XF/AU   
Lot #1780 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
$10 1934-D A Boston A-*
A very scarce, well centered star that looks like a Gem but on close examination the folds are clear.
Grade: XF   
Lot #1781 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$10 1934-D E Richmond E-*
This is a rarely encountered star note in nice, evenly circulated condition.
Grade: VF   
Lot #1782 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$10 1934-D L San Francisco L-*
A scarce star that's fresh and original with big margins but they aren't completely even.
Grade: Ch. CU   
Lot #1783 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$10 1950 A Boston #A00000014A
A great Boston $10 with low serial #14 that is fresh and original.
Grade: Ch. CU   
Lot #1784 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$10 1950 A Boston A-*
A lovely 1950 wide star from Boston that is fresh and original.
Grade: Ch. CU   
Lot #1785 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$10 1950 B New York #B00000005B
This is the serial #5 note from the B-B block. It has a centerfold but it's fresh and evenly centered.
Grade: Ch. AU   
Lot #1786 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
$10 1950 C Philadelphia C-*
A lovely Philadelphia wide star with a single centerfold.
Grade: Ch. AU   
Lot #1787 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
$10 1950 E Richmond #E000001122A
This is a great early 1950 series $10 with a great serial #E00001122A.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1788 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$10 1950 E Richmond #E00000050*
A scarce star that has a low serial #50*.
Grade: Ch. AU   
Lot #1789 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$10 1950 J Kansas City J-*
Back plate #1451. This note looks UNC and fresh but it has a faint fold.
Grade: Ch. AU   
Lot #1790 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$10 1950-A C Philadelphia C-*
A fresh, original UNC with excellent quality.
Grade: Ch. CU   
Lot #1791 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$10 1950-A G Chicago G-C #G00000024C
This is the G-C Block and it's a very low serial #24.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1792 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
$10 1950-C K Dallas K-*
A lovely, fresh, and original Dallas star note.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1793 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
$10 1950-C L San Francisco L-*
A beautiful San Francisco star with excellent quality.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1794 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
$10 1950-D K Dallas K-*
Only 800,000 printed of this type. A tough star in superb quality.
Grade: Superb Gem CU   
Lot #1795 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
$10 1950-E B New York B-*
A gorgeous star from this scarce short issue.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1796 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
$10 1950-E G Chicago G-*
A scarce star from a tough series. It's a beauty.
Grade: Gem CU   
Lot #1797 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 5,000.00 - $ 10,000.00)
$10 1969-B* & 1969-C* B New York Mixed Pack
Stars were printed for only seven of the twelve districts in the 1969-B series and are considered scarce. This is a mixed pack of star notes with 73 of the 1969-B* series and 27 of the 1969-C* series from New York. These are nice but the centering is just average on the 1969-Cs, but pretty decent on the 1969-Bs.
Grade: Ch. to Gem CU   
Lot #1798 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$10 2004-A* L San Francisco #GL00086350*
A low print run star.
Grade: PCGS Superb Gem New 67 PPQ   
Lot #1799 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
$20 2001 L San Francisco #CL10000001D
A binary radar serial number.
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ   
Lot #1800 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 17,500.00 - $ 35,000.00)
$50 1950-E G Chicago Partial Pack
A very unusual run of 87 notes from the same pack of 1950-E Chicago notes. These have a catalog value of $500 in Choice condition. The pack contains few, if any, Gems and they were counted often.
Grade: CU to Ch. CU   
Lot #1801 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 17,500.00 - $ 35,000.00)
$50 1969-B K Dallas Partial Pack
This amazing run of 1963-B $50s came from the vaults of Amon Carter, Jr. Who else was smart enough to save such a group. This run of 71 pieces from the same pack offers a unique opportunity for stock of this scarce issue. Choice and Gem for the most part.
Grade: Ch. to Gem CU   
Lot #1802 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
$100 1934* D Cleveland D-*
A rare, light green seal $100 star.
Grade: VF   
Lot #1803 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 400.00 - $ 600.00)
$100 1934 J Kansas City J-A
Light green seal. Very slight handling. Scarce and catalogs at $600.
Grade: CU   
Lot #1804 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 15,000.00 - $ 30,000.00)
$100 1963-A* G Chicago One-Half Pack
This is a consecutive half-pack of 1963-A star Chicago notes (#G00163151*-100*). It's a rare opportunity to acquire a solid half-pack of these stars notes.
Grade: Ch. to Gem CU   
Lot #1805 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 4,500.00 - $ 9,000.00)
$500 1928 A Boston A-A
A rare Boston 1928 $500 that has excellent color and great centering. This series has long been considered the crown jewel of the 1928 $500 notes. I haven't seen any offered for some time.
Grade: PMG VF 30   
Lot #1806 - Small Size Type Notes > Federal Reserve Notes - ($ 4,500.00 - $ 9,000.00)
$1,000 1928 A Boston A-A
A well used but attractive VG 10 that has an unmentioned tear along the bottom center. This is the third shortest issue and they rarely appear.
Grade: PMG VG 10   
Lot #1807 - Large Size Type Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
Fr. 16 $1 1862
An evenly circulated VF 20 that has excellent color and even circulation and centering for the grade.
Grade: PCGS VF 20   
Lot #1808 - Large Size Type Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
Fr. 40 $1 1923 #A557B
A lovely Gem 65 EPQ and a fresh and beautiful note. Exceptional color and a great low serial #A557B. Certainly desirable.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ   
Lot #1809 - Large Size Type Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 1,850.00 - $ 3,700.00)
Fr. 106 $10 1880
A large red seal Jackass note with blue serial numbers. This is a very nice UNC that has average centering. A beauty that is PPQ.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 PPQ   
Lot #1810 - Large Size Type Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 3,000.00 - $ 6,000.00)
Fr. 119* $10 1901
The Track & Price serial number list includes only two star serial numbers, with this note now being the third verified. This note was part of the Vista Collection that we offered several years ago. The note has even circulation for the grade.
Grade: PCGS Fine 12   
Lot #1811 - Large Size Type Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 1,700.00 - $ 3,000.00)
Fr. 120* $10 1901
This is a very well used Buffalo star that has seen lots of even circulation. There are 10 star serial numbers reported, with this note being one of three VG 8s listed, but the only one TPG.
Grade: PCGS VG 8   
Lot #1812 - Large Size Type Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 2,500.00)
Fr. 122* $10 1901
There are 45 serial numbers reported for star Buffalo notes with this signature combination. Based on the Track & Price census there are 16 notes of a higher grade than this example. The color on the note is not bad but it has a center split. PCGS notes: edge and internal splits.
Grade: PCGS VG 10 Apparent   
Lot #1813 - Large Size Type Notes > Legal Tender - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 3,000.00)
Fr. 147* $20 1880
Stars of early Legal Tenders are very scarce. In fact, there are only nine star serial numbers reported. There may be four in a better grade than this, but the best listed in Track & Price is a '20'. A good restoration would make the appearance much better. PCGS notes: repairs, rust stains, edge splits.
Grade: PCGS Fine 12 Apparent   
Lot #1814 - Large Size Type Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 8,000.00 - $ 16,000.00)
Fr. 229a $1 1899
This is a lovely, fresh, original example of this very desirable variety with the date to the right of the serial number. Now there are 184 serial numbers reported, including several lovely Gems in this serial number range. The last '65' graded note realized $8,625 last year, while others have approached $20,000. This fresh and attractive note last appeared in 1999.
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ   
Lot #1815 - Large Size Type Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 25,000.00 - $ 50,000.00)
Fr. 229a* $1 1899 Courtesy Autograph
The Fr. 229a, with the date to the right of the seal, is a rare variety itself, but this example is also an uncirculated star note with a courtesy autograph of Lee McClung, Treasurer of the US. This is one of two known star notes and both are uncirculated. It last appeared in a Smythe sale 14 years ago when it brought $4,070. A lovely quality on this note but to have been a higher grade the bottom margin would have needed to be larger. A rare and important star note.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 PPQ   
Lot #1816 - Large Size Type Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
Fr. 257m* $2 1899 Mule
This is the only star note graded by PCGS and it's the third serial number recorded. It's also the same grade as two others. A scarce star that is evenly circulated.
Grade: PCGS Fine 12   
Lot #1817 - Large Size Type Notes > Silver Certificates - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 4,000.00)
Fr. 263 $5 1886
A decent $5 silver dollar back that is evenly circulated and with great color, but average body. These are so popular that demand is great for the type.
Grade: PMG VF 20   
Lot #1818 - Large Size Type Notes > Treasury Notes - ($ 850.00 - $ 1,500.00)
Fr. 357 $2 1891
Well graded and mid-grade examples of the Treasury series are very scarce and definitely desirable, with the exception of the $1 Stantons, which seem to abound most of the time. Certainly a proper example of a VF 20.
Grade: PMG VF 20   
Lot #1819 - Large Size Type Notes > Treasury Notes - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,500.00)
Fr. 359 $5 1890
A very sharp ornate back $5 that has excellent color and is very nicely centered. It's not PPQ or EPQ but it's an excellent note. There is a small closed tear and a tiny brown spot that has been covered.
Grade: VF +   
Lot #1820 - Large Size Type Notes > Gold Certificates - ($ 3,000.00 - $ 6,000.00)
Fr. 1172* $10 1907
There are only 15 star serial numbers reported for this 1907 series. There are four notes in the census that could be of a better grade, but none are listed in Track & Price. This note is circ but lovely, with amazing color, centering and paper quality.
Grade: PCGS XF 40 PPQ   
Lot #1821 - Large Size Type Notes > Gold Certificates - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
Fr. 1173 $10 1922
This is a very high quality example with exceptional color and great centering. It's better than I would expect for an XF 40.
Grade: PMG XF 40   
Lot #1822 - Large Size Type Notes > Gold Certificates - ($ 1,200.00 - $ 2,400.00)
Fr. 1178 $20 1882
A decent VF 20 Gold Certificate Department Series. This note is evenly circulated with good yellow, gold and red colors that are often weak - but not this time.
Grade: PMG VF 20   
Lot #1823 - Large Size Type Notes > Gold Certificates - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 8,000.00)
Fr. 1183* $20 1906
Only 11 star serial numbers are reported, One star note, listed in Track & Price, is a higher grade and there are three others that may be somewhat nicer than this evenly circulated example. We sold an XF at $9,200 last fall, and while this note is a bit lower quality it's excellent for the grade. A very desirable star note.
Grade: PCGS VF 25 PPQ   
Lot #1824 - Large Size Type Notes > Gold Certificates - ($ 1,750.00 - $ 3,500.00)
Fr. 1186* $20 1906
A well used but very rare $20 Gold star that is one of five graded by PCGS, but several others are better than this evenly circulated example. PCGS notes: minor edge restoration at top and bottom center.
Grade: PCGS Fine 15 Apparent   
Lot #1825 - Large Size Type Notes > Gold Certificates - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,600.00)
Fr. 1186* $20 1906
There are only nine serial numbers reported for this 1906 Gold Certificate star. This example is nearly worn out and the color and paper are a bit off. For sure there are seven that are better. PCGS notes: stained, paper toned, rust stains and hole.
Grade: PCGS VG 8 Apparent   
Lot #1826 - Large Size Type Notes > Gold Certificates - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 4,000.00)
Fr. 1187* $20 1922
A gorgeous circ star note that has exceptional color, centering and originality, but very slight circulation. The census shows a surprising 143 serial numbers reported, with possibly 10% being a little nicer than this beauty.
Grade: PCGS XF 40 PPQ   
Lot #1827 - National Bank Notes > Arizona - ($ 10,000.00 - $ 20,000.00)
Fr. 1801-1 $10 1929T1 #1
Tucson, Consolidated NB, 4287
It's been all of 45 years since I started in the field of national bank notes and I have handled just about everything I could imagine and serial #1 notes from Arizona are certainly near the top of the list for rarity and desirability for small size national bank note collections. There are 15 Arizona notes reported with two sheets of Prescott, a $5 and $10 from Tucson and a circ Winslow. This is one of two from the top of the first sheets. It does have a corner tip fold on one corner, but it's fresh, well centered and desirable. I certainly haven't had many chances to offer a rare #1 from Arizona.
Grade: Ch. AU    Bank Name: Tucson, Consolidated NB, 4287
Lot #1828 - National Bank Notes > California - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
Fr. 1802-1 $20 1929T1
Napa, First NB, 7176
A lovely UNC from the heart of California's wine country. There are 89 small notes reported, with one or two appearing every year. Tom Wass was the dealer who originally turned up this group.
Grade: PMG Ch. UNC 64 EPQ    Bank Name: Napa, First NB, 7176
Lot #1829 - National Bank Notes > California - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,250.00)
Fr. 1802-1 $20 1929T1
Pleasanton, First NB, 9897
There are 36 small notes reported on this bank and many are from serial #1 uncut sheets and other special notes. This is an evenly circulated example.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Pleasanton, First NB, 9897
Lot #1830 - National Bank Notes > California - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
Fr. 1802-1 $20 1929T1
San Diego, First National Trust & Savings Bank, 3050
This is a popular southern California location that has 113 small notes reported in the National Bank Note Census. Just like this example, most are evenly circulated.
Grade: Fine +    Bank Name: San Diego, First National Trust & Savings Bank, 3050
Lot #1831 - National Bank Notes > California - ($ 300.00 - $ 600.00)
Fr. 1803-2 $50 1929T2
San Francisco, Bank of America National Trust & Savings Assoc., 13044
An example of the most often seen Type 2 $50, but with that being said, they are scarce and desirable because only 37% have been reported from the entire country. This note is evenly circulated.
Grade: PMG VF 25    Bank Name: San Francisco, Bank of America National Trust & Savings Assoc., 13044
Lot #1832 - National Bank Notes > California - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
Fr. 1804-2 $100 1929T2
San Francisco, Bank of America National Trust & Savings Assoc., 13044
This Type 2 $100 has great color and originality, with the look of a higher grade. The National Bank Note Census indicates 319 notes reported from the entire type.
Grade: VF/XF    Bank Name: San Francisco, Bank of America National Trust & Savings Assoc., 13044
Lot #1833 - National Bank Notes > Colorado - ($ 500.00 - $ 900.00)
Fr. 1800-1 $5 1929T1
Eads, First NB, 8412
Before October 2006, this was the only $5 Type 1 in the census. There are now four additional notes. Three are uncirculated #1s and one is a VF/XF with stains.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Eads, First NB, 8412
Lot #1834 - National Bank Notes > Colorado - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
Fr. 598 $5 1902ND
Greeley, First NB, 3178
An evenly circulated note that has lost its signatures, although the note is quite fresh. New to the 22 large notes reported.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Greeley, First NB, 3178
Lot #1835 - National Bank Notes > Connecticut - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 2,500.00)
Fr. 1800-1 $5 1929T1
Plantsville, NB, 12637
A tough Connecticut bank chartered very late in the large size issuing period and one of the bank's best notes. This looks UNC from the paper quality.
Grade: XF/AU    Bank Name: Plantsville, NB, 12637
Lot #1836 - National Bank Notes > Delaware - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
Fr. 625 $10 1902ND
Dover, First NB, 1567
The town of Dover has always been elusive in large size, with mostly small size appearing in auctions. This note is evenly-circulated, with stamped, clear signatures. We sold a VF in 2008 for $2,195.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Dover, First NB, 1567
Lot #1837 - National Bank Notes > Delaware - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 1,750.00)
Fr. 1801-1 $10 1929T1
Milford, First NB & Trust Co., 2340
This note is fresh and original, with great color, which makes it much more important from a state that has so little variety of them available in high grade.
Grade: Ch. CU    Bank Name: Milford, First NB & Trust Co., 2340
Lot #1838 - National Bank Notes > Florida - ($ 350.00 - $ 650.00)
Fr. 598 $5 1902ND
Jacksonville, Atlantic NB, 6888
Even with 68 large notes reported, these are not often available. A couple of light brown spots are visible and the signatures are light.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Jacksonville, Atlantic NB, 6888
Lot #1839 - National Bank Notes > Florida - ($ 125.00 - $ 250.00)
Fr. 1801-1 $10 1929T1
Jacksonville, Barnett NB, 9049
An evenly circulated note from this family bank.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Jacksonville, Barnett NB, 9049
Lot #1840 - National Bank Notes > Idaho - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,600.00)
Fr. 677 $50 1902ND
Boise, First NB, 1668
This is an evenly circulated but well used $50 with a tiny split on the left end. There are only 11 known examples for the state, and only 1,111 1902 Plain Back $50s from the entire country.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Boise, First NB, 1668
Lot #1841 - National Bank Notes > Illinois - ($ 500.00 - $ 750.00)
Fr. 1801-1 $10 1929T1
Irving, Irving NB, 8647
Honest use is all we need to say about this circulated note from this Montgomery County bank. It was a good bit scarcer until we offered a small group of Type One $10s in a 2007 auction. Even still, only nine small size are known, which is high for a bank that issued just 349 sheets.
Grade: VG    Bank Name: Irving, Irving NB, 8647
Lot #1842 - National Bank Notes > Indiana - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
Fr. 1800-1 $5 1929T1
Fort Wayne, First NB, 11
A lovely example of this low charter that rarely appears in this nice condition.
Grade: Ch. AU    Bank Name: Fort Wayne, First NB, 11
Lot #1843 - National Bank Notes > Indiana - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 5,000.00)
Fr. 652 $20 1902ND
Knightstown, Citizens NB, M9152
A tough Henry County location that had two National Banks, both represented here for the first time ever. This note is new to the census and part of the same collection since 1972.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Knightstown, Citizens NB, M9152
Lot #1844 - National Bank Notes > Indiana - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,500.00)
Fr. 693 $100 1902DB
South Bend, Citizens NB, M4764
A sharp, evenly circulated 1902 Plain Back $100 that is one of twenty-five for the state, with 652 notes reported from the entire country.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: South Bend, Citizens NB, M4764
Lot #1845 - National Bank Notes > Iowa - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
Fr. 1800-1 $5 1929T1
Pella, NB, 2063
A pretty note on this Marion County bank that shows 30 small size in the census. Geo. G. Gaass and H. P. Scholte, officers.
Grade: VF +    Bank Name: Pella, NB, 2063
Lot #1846 - National Bank Notes > Iowa - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
Fr. 1801-1 $10 1929T1
Red Oak, First NB, 2130
A high-grade note for this Montgomery County bank that has 33 small notes known. Chas. T. Schuck and W. J. Roberts, officers.
Grade: VF +    Bank Name: Red Oak, First NB, 2130
Lot #1847 - National Bank Notes > Iowa - ($ 500.00 - $ 750.00)
Fr. 1802-1 $20 1929T1
Rock Valley, First NB, 5200
This one-bank town went into receivership in 1933, limiting the small size issue to 1,168 sheets. This note has nice grade and brightness, but also a couple of tiny pin holes. The census holds the serial numbers of 19 small size survivors.
Grade: VF/XF    Bank Name: Rock Valley, First NB, 5200
Lot #1848 - National Bank Notes > Kansas - ($ 150.00 - $ 300.00)
Fr. 650 $20 1902ND
Cedar Vale, Citizens NB, 6530
This is the bank's second title. Seven large notes are reported.
Grade: Tattered VG    Bank Name: Cedar Vale, Citizens NB, 6530
Lot #1849 - National Bank Notes > Kansas - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
Fr. 601 $5 1902ND
Dighton, First NB, W9773
A well worn note from Lane County. Eleven notes are reported.
Grade: VG    Bank Name: Dighton, First NB, W9773
Lot #1850 - National Bank Notes > Kansas - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
Fr. 1802-1 $20 1929T1
Edna, First NB, 7590
This Labette County bank has only 18 small notes reported. A collectible woman's name town.
Grade: Fine +    Bank Name: Edna, First NB, 7590
Lot #1851 - National Bank Notes > Kansas - ($ 500.00 - $ 750.00)
Fr. 600 $5 1902ND
Lawrence, Watkins NB, 3881
This was a family bank and they just don't seem to be available anymore. An evenly circulated example but the president's signature is gone.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Lawrence, Watkins NB, 3881
Lot #1852 - National Bank Notes > Kansas - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
Fr. 1801-1 $10 1929T1
Louisburg, First NB, 11798
A scarce little town in Miami County, just southwest of Kansas City. This one-bank town has only eight small notes reported.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Louisburg, First NB, 11798
Lot #1853 - National Bank Notes > Kentucky - ($ 450.00 - $ 750.00)
Fr. 1804-1 $100 1929T1
Covington, Citizens NB, 4260
This is one of seven $100s known.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Covington, Citizens NB, 4260
Lot #1854 - National Bank Notes > Kentucky - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
Fr. 651 $20 1902ND
Henderson, NB, S1615
A very high quality example of this early Kentucky bank that issued only large size notes. A very pretty note.
Grade: VF/XF    Bank Name: Henderson, NB, S1615
Lot #1855 - National Bank Notes > Maine - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,500.00)
Fr. 633 $10 1902ND
Farmington, Peoples NB, 5861
Though chartered 11 years after Farmington's First National Bank, this was a large issuer and its known notes rival that of its larger competitor, with 10 large and nine small reported. This is one of the census examples, and it has excellent pen signatures of the bank officers.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Farmington, Peoples NB, 5861
Lot #1856 - National Bank Notes > Maine - ($ 900.00 - $ 1,500.00)
Fr. 1802-1 $20 1929T1
Kezar Falls, NB, 9826
A previously unlisted serial number and a very attractive, well-centered example that is equal to the best recorded. There are just 14 small notes reported on this bank.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Kezar Falls, NB, 9826
Lot #1857 - National Bank Notes > Maryland - ($ 600.00 - $ 1,200.00)
Fr. 587 $5 1902RS
Baltimore, Farmers & Merchants NB, E1337
A sharp Baltimore Red Seal that has excellent stamped signatures. There are 102 Red Seals known on the entire state.
Grade: Fine +    Bank Name: Baltimore, Farmers & Merchants NB, E1337
Lot #1858 - National Bank Notes > Maryland - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
Fr. 672 $50 1902DB
Baltimore, Merchants-Mechanics NB, E1413
An evenly circulated, problem free $50 Date Back that has nicely stamped black signatures. There are only 12 examples known from the state and just 1,117 from the country, only six more known than on the 1902 Plain Backs $50s.
Grade: F/VF    Bank Name: Baltimore, Merchants-Mechanics NB, E1413
Lot #1859 - National Bank Notes > Maryland - ($ 60.00 - $ 120.00)
Fr. 1802-1 $20 1929T1
Baltimore, First NB, 1413
A well centered Baltimore note.
Grade: XF    Bank Name: Baltimore, First NB, 1413
Lot #1860 - National Bank Notes > Maryland - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
Fr. 633 $10 1902ND
Cambridge, NB, 2498
A great new addition to the census on this Dorchester County bank that had only 15 large size notes reported before the two we have. In 2000 we sold a lower grade VF for $880. This is a fresh note with stamped signatures of Phillips and Johnson.
Grade: VF/XF    Bank Name: Cambridge, NB, 2498
Lot #1861 - National Bank Notes > Maryland - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,500.00)
Fr. 1800-1 $5 1929T1
Lonaconing, First NB, 7732
A rare, one-bank town from Allegany County that has just seven other large notes reported. Well used, but absolutely problem-free.
Grade: VG/Fine    Bank Name: Lonaconing, First NB, 7732
Lot #1862 - National Bank Notes > Maryland - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
Fr. 1800-1 $5 1929T1
Oakland, Garrett NB, 6588
From remote western Maryland comes this note from the seat of Garrett County. This area was very hardscrabble during the National Currency era, but the recent development of nearby Deep Creek Lake has turned the area into a Mecca for second homes and weekend tourists. Around 20 small notes are now reported.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Oakland, Garrett NB, 6588
Lot #1863 - National Bank Notes > Maryland - ($ 650.00 - $ 1,250.00)
Fr. 626 $10 1902ND
Towson, NB, 3588
A very nice example of this Baltimore County bank that is new to the census and a note that has the overall feel of an XF. The purple stamped signatures could be stronger, but are clear.
Grade: VF +    Bank Name: Towson, NB, 3588
Lot #1864 - National Bank Notes > Massachusetts - ($ 500.00 - $ 900.00)
Fr. 613 $10 1902RS
Boston, Eliot NB, N536
This is the only $10 Red Seal to surface from this early bank. There are only 14 notes reported, including a $100 Red Seal and two $5 Red Seals. This note has excellent signatures.
Grade: VG/Fine    Bank Name: Boston, Eliot NB, N536
Lot #1865 - National Bank Notes > Michigan - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
Fr. 624 $10 1902ND
Bay City, First NB, 2853
This is a pleasing VF and it has pen signatures of the vice president and cashier. There are 22 large notes reported in the National Bank Note Census.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Bay City, First NB, 2853
Lot #1866 - National Bank Notes > Minnesota - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
Fr. 1801-1 $10 1929T1
Mankato, National Citizens Bank, 4727
A decent, evenly circulated note from this small city, some 80 or so miles from the Twin Cities. Surprisingly there are 98 small notes reported in the National Bank Note Census. This one carries a good Indian name.
Grade: F/VF    Bank Name: Mankato, National Citizens Bank, 4727
Lot #1867 - National Bank Notes > Missouri - ($ 400.00 - $ 800.00)
Fr. 653 $20 1902ND
Kansas City, Liberty NB, 10039
This title is the bank's second title. The note has an excellent look, and the signatures are light, but legible. There are 39 large notes reported.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Kansas City, Liberty NB, 10039
Lot #1868 - National Bank Notes > Missouri - ($ 750.00 - $ 1,250.00)
Fr. 626 $10 1902ND
Lamar, First NB, 4057
An evenly circulated Blue Seal with penned signatures of Walter Milns and James Edwards. A nice appearing Barton County note.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Lamar, First NB, 4057
Lot #1869 - National Bank Notes > Montana - ($ 7,000.00 - $ 12,000.00)
Fr. 437 $20 1875
Helena, Merchants NB, 2732
This is one of three $20 First Charters known from the state of Montana and each is from a different town - Butte, Great Falls and the state capital, Helena. This is one of two notes reported from this charter number, with the $10 being of similar quality. The signatures are clear but too tricky for me to decipher. Somehow there are 21 Montana First Charters reported that are not Territorials. These are tough and seldom available.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Helena, Merchants NB, 2732
Lot #1870 - National Bank Notes > Montana - ($ 3,500.00 - $ 6,000.00)
Fr. 504 $20 1882BB
Helena, NB of Montana, W5671
There are six Brown Backs reported from this bank and only two are $20 notes. The note is clearly signed by H.L. Smith, Vice President and H. Dickenson, Cashier. A pleasing, evenly circulated Brown Back from a state where Brown Backs are hard to come by, with only 66 examples in the National Bank Note Census.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Helena, NB of Montana, W5671
Lot #1871 - National Bank Notes > Montana - ($ 4,500.00 - $ 9,000.00)
Fr. 540 $10 1882DB
Kalispell, Conrad NB, W4803
This is a gorgeous note from this family named bank, and this is the only $10 1882 Date Back known from this location. Signed by W.A. Conrad, President and a purple rubber stamped signature, likely by James Awanny, Assistant Cashier. This note is very fresh with extraordinary color and body, as well as well centered. There are just 41 large notes reported on the bank.
Grade: XF +    Bank Name: Kalispell, Conrad NB, W4803
Lot #1872 - National Bank Notes > Nebraska - ($ 200.00 - $ 400.00)
Fr. 1801-2 $10 1929T2
Grand Island, First NB, 2779
A lovely Type 2 $10 from central Nebraska. There are 86 small notes reported but few are as nice.
Grade: CU    Bank Name: Grand Island, First NB, 2779
Lot #1873 - National Bank Notes > Nebraska - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 4,000.00)
Fr. 1802-1 $20 1929T1
Hastings, NB, 13515 #1
The top note from the #1 sheet of $20s from this desirable bank in western Nebraska. The census shows 69 small notes reported with several being from the #1 sheets that were cut. Here is a fresh and well centered example.
Grade: Ch. AU    Bank Name: Hastings, NB, 13515 #1
Lot #1874 - National Bank Notes > Nebraska - ($ 250.00 - $ 500.00)
Fr. 1802-1 $20 1929T1
Hastings, NB, 13515
A lovely Type 1 $20 that barely has signs of circulation. One of 60 small notes reported in the National Bank Note Census.
Grade: Ch. AU    Bank Name: Hastings, NB, 13515
Lot #1875 - National Bank Notes > New Jersey - ($ 700.00 - $ 1,000.00)
Fr. 633 $10 1902ND
Atlantic City, NB, E2527
Great signatures and with plenty of even circulation. Atlantic City notes have much interest from collectors. This is the third note known.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Atlantic City, NB, E2527
Lot #1876 - National Bank Notes > New Mexico - ($ 2,500.00 - $ 5,000.00)
Fr. 575a $5 1882VB
Albuquerque, First NB, W2614
Here is a very rare type from New Mexico with thirteen $5 Value Backs recorded, and there are eleven $10s and $20s as well. The purple signatures are light but visible. A neat type that carries the January 6, 1922 date.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Albuquerque, First NB, W2614
Lot #1877 - National Bank Notes > New Mexico - ($ 5,000.00 - $ 10,000.00)
Fr. 1800-1 $5 1929T1 #1
Sante Fe, First NB, 1750
There are only 25 small size serial #1 notes reported from New Mexico. They are from Albuquerque, Roswell, Santa Fe, Belen and a single note from Silver City. We are offering a lovely, fresh, well centered note from the second oldest city in America, and the New Mexico state capital. I can see a tiny edge split and a corner fold keeping it from new. It's a tremendous rarity that is hard to overstate!
Grade: Ch. AU    Bank Name: Sante Fe, First NB, 1750
Lot #1878 - National Bank Notes > New York - ($ 225.00 - $ 450.00)
Fr. 1801-1 $10 1929T1
Bath, NB, 10235
A nice, evenly circulated $10 that is one of only 14 small notes reported on this Steuben County bank. Only a single example seems to be a much higher quality example.
Grade: F/VF    Bank Name: Bath, NB, 10235
Lot #1879 - National Bank Notes > New York - ($ 1,750.00 - $ 3,500.00)
Fr. 490 $10 1882BB
Clyde, Briggs NB, 2468
This note is one of eleven large notes reported in the National Bank Note Census, which shows three First Charters, five $10 Brown Backs and three Blue Seals. Here is one of the best and it has exceptional pen signatures as well. An interesting bank in top grade!
Grade: XF    Bank Name: Clyde, Briggs NB, 2468
Lot #1880 - National Bank Notes > New York - ($ 2,000.00 - $ 4,000.00)
Fr. 626 $10 1902ND
Dexter, First NB, 8463
A beautiful Blue Seal with wonderful pen signatures from a rare, one-bank town in Jefferson County. There are just four large notes reported.
Grade: Ch. AU    Bank Name: Dexter, First NB, 8463
Lot #1881 - National Bank Notes > New York - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
Fr. 1802-2 $20 1929T2 #A000003
Horseheads, First NB, 8301
Here is a great town name and it's from the Type 2 $20 #1-#6 sheet, this being #3. The paper is lightly toned but what a town name! Only 27 small notes are reported and few, if any are nicer.
Grade: CGA Ch. UNC 64    Bank Name: Horseheads, First NB, 8301
Lot #1882 - National Bank Notes > New York - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
Fr. 1801-1 $10 1929T1
Little Falls, NB, 2406
A great name and a high quality small size note.
Grade: CU    Bank Name: Little Falls, NB, 2406
Lot #1883 - National Bank Notes > New York - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
Fr. 1800-2 $5 1929T2
Odessa, First NB, 13493
A scarce and desirable Type 2 $5 from this Schuyler County bank that is one of thirty-two small notes reported. Many of those notes are #1s, making this example much more reasonable.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Odessa, First NB, 13493
Lot #1884 - National Bank Notes > New York - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
Fr. 1801-1 $10 1929T1
Ossining, First NB & Trust Co., 471
A well used, evenly circulated note from Westchester County.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Ossining, First NB & Trust Co., 471
Lot #1885 - National Bank Notes > New York - ($ 1,750.00 - $ 3,500.00)
Fr. 479 $10 1882BB
Oswego, First NB, 255
There are 55 large notes reported from this title, with the town sharing its name with the county.
Grade: Ch. CU    Bank Name: Oswego, First NB, 255
Lot #1886 - National Bank Notes > New York - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
Fr. 469 $10 1882BB
Rochester, Flour City NB, E1362
I have always liked this bank title and thought about why it seems wrong for a New York bank, but there must be wheat there somewhere. There are only 19 large notes reported and six are $10 Brown Backs like this one.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Rochester, Flour City NB, E1362
Lot #1887 - National Bank Notes > New York - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
Fr. 614 $10 1902RS
Rochester, NB, E8026
A very attractive and evenly circulated Red Seal with exceptionally bold, black signatures. There are 71 large notes listed in the National Bank Note Census, including 10 Red Seals.
Grade: Fine/VF    Bank Name: Rochester, NB, E8026
Lot #1888 - National Bank Notes > New York - ($ 60.00 - $ 120.00)
Fr. 1802-2 $20 1929T2
Syracuse, Lincoln NB & Trust Co., 13393
A nice, evenly circulated Type 2 $20 that is well centered and one of 23 reported.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Syracuse, Lincoln NB & Trust Co., 13393
Lot #1889 - National Bank Notes > New York - ($ 350.00 - $ 700.00)
Fr. 495 $20 1882BB
Utica City, NB, E1308
This note is one of four $20 Brown Backs reported. It is evenly circulated and generally free of issues outside of minor edge roughness.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: Utica City, NB, E1308
Lot #1890 - National Bank Notes > Ohio - ($ 1,250.00 - $ 2,500.00)
Fr. 581 $20 1882VB
Bellefontaine, Peoples NB, 2480
Here is a wonderful $20 Value Back (VF 30 PPQ) from this Logan County bank. It's so nice I found an old listing calling it XF, and clearly it has that kind of desirability with its great color and beautiful centering which are enhanced by the signatures, stamped by the cashier for the president and pen signed by the cashier. Only 11 serial numbers are reported for this charter.
Grade: PCGS VF 30 PPQ    Bank Name: Bellefontaine, Peoples NB, 2480
Lot #1891 - National Bank Notes > Ohio - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 8,000.00)
Fr. 587 $5 1902RS
Carey, First NB, 6119
A gorgeous note from a rare location that only now has six large notes reported. If my memory serves me correctly this peach and the serial #1 showed up at the Cincinnati show about 10 to 15 years ago. Don opted for the quality of this note and another collector chose the #1 Red Seal. This note has exquisite pen signatures of C.M. Edwards, President and R.G. Spencer, Jr., Cashier, and the color and centering are spectacular. A highlight of the Don Kelly Collection and certainly a highlight of national bank notes from Wyandot County.
Grade: PCGS Gem New 65    Bank Name: Carey, First NB, 6119
Lot #1892 - National Bank Notes > Ohio - ($ 300.00 - $ 500.00)
Fr. 1802-2 $20 1929T2
Columbus, City NB & Trust Co., 7621
A popular $20 Type 2 from the state capital.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 PPQ    Bank Name: Columbus, City NB & Trust Co., 7621
Lot #1893 - National Bank Notes > Ohio - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 3,000.00)
Fr. 1804-1 $100 1929T1 #C000001A
Lancaster, Hocking Valley NB, 1241
This Fairfield County bank is known for its small size $50s and $100s. There were 16 serial numbers reported until this great serial #1 appeared. I wonder why the banks in this county issued so many high denomination notes? If you know the answer please let me know. A prize from the WPR Collection.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Lancaster, Hocking Valley NB, 1241
Lot #1894 - National Bank Notes > Ohio - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 3,000.00)
Fr. 1804-1 $100 1929T1 #F000001A
Mansfield, Citizens NB & Trust Co., 2577
This note comes from the WPR Collection which we will be offering over the next few years. The note, with the bank's second title, is the only serial #1 listed from this charter, which has 35 small notes reported.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Mansfield, Citizens NB & Trust Co., 2577
Lot #1895 - National Bank Notes > Ohio - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 8,000.00)
Fr. 380 $1 Original
Marion, First NB, 287
A lovely Original Series Ace that is one of two notes reported from this town that shares its name with the county in which it resides. This was one of the earliest banks organized, opening in 1864, and also one of the earliest banks closing, in 1869. This note is only 95 sheets from the end of the run. The town did have three other national banks, but not for more than 30 years. Here is a recent discovery and it's by far the finest of the three notes reported. The great pen signatures of A. Monnett and J.J. Maun make this beautifully centered note even more desirable.
Grade: PMG VF 25    Bank Name: Marion, First NB, 287
Lot #1896 - National Bank Notes > Ohio - ($ 7,000.00 - $ 14,000.00)
Fr. 389 $2 Original
Millersburg, First NB, 1923
Here is a jewel from Holmes County and the WPR Collection. It was the town's only national bank and was also the only national bank in the county. Furthermore, it was only in business from 1872 to 1875, closing exactly three years after opening. Miraculously four notes have survived, including a second Deuce, a lovely Ace and a heavily used $5. This note is a lovely VF and serial #7. It bears the signatures of Robert Long, President and B.C. Brown, Cashier. The margins are a bit uneven but it's a glorious note with excellent paper.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: Millersburg, First NB, 1923
Lot #1897 - National Bank Notes > Ohio - ($ 1,750.00 - $ 3,500.00)
Fr. 1803-1 $50 1929T1 #A000001A
Newark, First NB, 858
A lovely serial #A000001A that is listed in the census but I cannot find any auction records on its sale. It has been six years since any notes from the sheet have been offered. The market may have been better when this note realized $3,105.
Grade: Ch. AU    Bank Name: Newark, First NB, 858
Lot #1898 - National Bank Notes > Ohio - ($ 6,000.00 - $ 12,000.00)
Fr. 389 $2 Original #2
Plymouth, First NB, 1904
A highlight from the WPR Collection is this lovely Lazy Deuce Original Series and serial #2. How can it get better than a Deuce with serial #2? This note is pleasing and problem free with extraordinary pen signatures. The bank, being one of only two national banks in this Richland County community, was chartered in 1871 and liquidated in 1908. They issued 2,100 sheets of Original Series and 1,060 sheets of 1875 Series Deuces, and yet we know of only two survivors.
Grade: VF/XF    Bank Name: Plymouth, First NB, 1904
Lot #1899 - National Bank Notes > Ohio - ($ 4,500.00 - $ 9,000.00)
Fr. 399 $5 Original
Quaker City, NB, 1989
A spectacular First Charter $5 that appears to be one of four lovely $5 Originals saved from this Guernsey County community. I assume it did not grade Gem only because of the somewhat lower centering on the back, because the paper quality and color are unmistakable. It has pen signatures of Isaac W. Hall and T.M. Johnson. It is interesting that the four $5 First Charters are the only UNCs of some 32 large notes reported. I last sold this note as Gem in August 2000 when it was acquired by Don Kelly for his collection. There just aren't many $5 Originals with this quality available, with the most often seen being from the Tradesmen's National Bank of New York City. This note seems infinitely more interesting.
Grade: PCGS Ch. New 63 PPQ    Bank Name: Quaker City, NB, 1989
Lot #1900 - National Bank Notes > Ohio - ($ 4,000.00 - $ 8,000.00)
Fr. 390 $2 1875
Troy, First NB, 59
Although there are 19 large notes reported on this first 100 charter bank, it's one of only four First Charters known with this charter number. Way back in 1999 this note was acquired by Don Kelly at a very reasonable cost of $1,980. I expect to see an entirely new price structure with the current interest in the first 100 chartered banks. This note is problem free and has exceptional pen signatures of H.W. Allen and Jno. Meredith. This charter was changed to #2727 in 1882 and then was retaken in 1909.
Grade: PCGS Fine 15    Bank Name: Troy, First NB, 59
Lot #1901 - National Bank Notes > Ohio - ($ 5,000.00 - $ 10,000.00)
Fr. 387 $2 Original
Youngstown, First NB, 3
This is a real prize from charter #3 and it's the best of the four examples known to represent this bank from the original charter period. The note has exceptional paper quality and lovely pen signatures of the vice president and cashier. The left margin is closer than the other three but they are generous. This is one of the earliest $2 bills issued in Ohio, if not in the entire country.
Grade: PCGS VF 20    Bank Name: Youngstown, First NB, 3
Lot #1902 - National Bank Notes > Pennsylvania - ($ 1,000.00 - $ 2,000.00)
Fr. 1803-2 $50 1929T2
Brookville, NB, 3051
This is a lovely Type 2 $50 on one of the few banks known, let alone available with this quality. It's well centered and attractive. There are only 379 known examples of this type.
Grade: CU    Bank Name: Brookville, NB, 3051
Lot #1903 - National Bank Notes > Pennsylvania - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 3,000.00)
Fr. 493 $20 1882BB
West Chester, First NB, 148
This is the only $20 Brown Back in the census and when sold in 2004 it brought $1,610. Today I might expect a bit less.
Grade: Fine    Bank Name: West Chester, First NB, 148
Lot #1904 - National Bank Notes > Pennsylvania - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
Fr. 1801-2 $10 1929T2
West Chester, First NB, 148
A pretty Type 2 that is rarely available on this popular bank. Although lightly circulated it has good body and excellent color. Worthy of any collection.
Grade: VF/XF    Bank Name: West Chester, First NB, 148
Lot #1905 - National Bank Notes > Pennsylvania - ($ 500.00 - $ 1,000.00)
Fr. 1801-1 $10 1929T1
West Chester, NB of Chester County, 552
This is a very rare note with the bank's first title and there are only four examples recorded. The bottom margin is tight but just try to find another.
Grade: VF    Bank Name: West Chester, NB of Chester County, 552
Lot #1906 - National Bank Notes > Tennessee - ($ 800.00 - $ 1,500.00)
Fr. 1800-2 $5 1929T2 Autograph
Lexington, First NB, 12324
This newly discovered note is autographed by the cashier that saved these.
Grade: Ch. AU    Bank Name: Lexington, First NB, 12324
Lot #1907 - National Bank Notes > Wyoming - ($ 1,500.00 - $ 3,000.00)
Fr. 1801-1 $10 1929T1
Green River, First NB, 10698
This is a lovely PCGS VF 30 and the only better examples known, of the 49 small notes reported, are two XF $20s. I sold a similar Type 2 $10 at $4,312 in 2007, but the Type 2s are rarer. This beauty, from Sweetwater County, has a great name.
Grade: PCGS VF 30    Bank Name: Green River, First NB, 10698
Lot #1908 - Obsolete Notes & Miscellaneous Items > Pennsylvania - ($ 3,000.00 - $ 6,000.00)
$100-$50 Bank of Chester County, West Chester Uncut Pair
Uncut sheet of two notes that is extremely rare. Printers were Draper, Underwood, Bald & Spencer. The Panic of 1837 occurred at a time when all the conditions were ripe for a crash, credit was stretched and real estate soared. President Jackson's famous specie circular directed that public lands could only be paid for in silver or gold. That which was to be used to purchase land came back to the banks for redemption and redemption was impossible. Specie payments were halted and many businesses went into bankruptcy. Prudent management enabled the Bank of Chester County to weather the crisis. In August 1838 the bank resumed specie payments. The decade prior to 1837 was one of prosperity for the Bank of Chester County. When its first charter expired in 1825 it was rechartered for a period of 12 years. In 1837 it received its third charter, this time for 15 years the stock was worth $40 per share. The circulating notes were renewed from time to time as needed. In 1834 the $5, $10, $20, $500 and $1,000 were made from new plates.
Grade: Ch. Proof   
Lot #1909 - Obsolete Notes & Miscellaneous Items > Pennsylvania - ($ 100.00 - $ 200.00)
$234 Bank of Chester County Check
September 1, 1863. A rare check from around the time the bank applied to become charter #552 as the National Bank of Chester County. Signed by Philip Sharples of Sharples Cream Separator fame.
Grade: VF   
Lot #1910 - Obsolete Notes & Miscellaneous Items > Virginia - ($ 350.00 - $ 600.00)
$50 Virginia Treasury Note, Richmond
October 15, 1862. A real beauty.
Grade: Gem CU