| Description |
Helena, AR - Lot of 2 Exchange Bank Intaglio Engraved Remainder Notes. These are attractive Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson intaglio engraved notes, but are unissued and falsely filled in. The series was not listed in the Haxby catalog. $5 "Oct. 25, 1861" Rothert 279-1. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. Under the arced title and flanked by "V" counters, slaves are at work on a cotton plantation. Plain back. Noted with "Tape on Back" by PCGS. $10 18__ Rothert 279-2. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. Slaves are at work on a wharf with the sidewheel steamer Arkansas in the background. At the left end, a resting hunter seems unaware of the mountain lion creeping behind him. Calhoun is at the lower right. Printed on the back are portions of Helena Insurance Company notes. The following are noted by grading: "Falsely Filled in; Missing UR Corner Tips; Minor Paper Scuffs on Back." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017).
(Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $69.00. |
