Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 41

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

National Bank Notes - Large

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2108		Original Series, $1 National Bank Note. The First NB, Kansas, IL. PCGS Apparent Extremely Fine 45,Restored. . Fr-382. . KL-1088. This is the first of four notes (three $1s and a "Lazy" $2) from this bank, all four of which are in high circulated grades and show signs of restoration. Several tears have been repaired. The paper is toned, but the inks are generally sharp and the signatures are bold and dark. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2109		Original Series, $1 National Bank Note. The First NB, Kansas, IL. PCGS Apparent Extremely Fine 40, Restored. . Fr-382. . KL-1088. The "B" plate position note in this cut sheet, similar in appearance to the A plate. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2110		Original Series, $1 National Bank Note. The First NB, Kansas, IL. PCGS Apparent About New 50, Restored. . Fr-382. . KL-1088. This is the "C" plate position note, which actually has fewer folds than the previous two notes and looks a hair brighter. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2111		Original Series, $2 National Bank Note. The First NB, Kansas, IL. PCGS Apparent Extremely Fine 40,Restored. . Fr-389. . KL-1095. The final note from this cut sheet, this Lazy Deuce has had restoration like the three Aces. It is broadly margined and has bold signatures, although the paper has the same toned appearance. However here is a perfect chance to own a coveted note like this Lazy Duece for a Fraction of Gem money which in our estimate would be $35,000 or more. Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2112		Original Series, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of South Charleston, OH. CGA Fine 12. . Fr-394. . KL-1100. This early bank was chartered in 1863 and lasted until 1877, issuing First Charter notes only. This $5 is one of just seven surviving examples, and is problem-free for the grade save for a short split at the upper left that affects nothing. A scarce note from a difficult-to-find location. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2113		1875, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Flora, IL. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 30, Major Restorations. . Fr-416. . KL-1176. Although large portions of the design have been redrawn, this first charter $10 appears quite high grade at first glance. The signatures are sharp and bold and add to the visual eye appeal. Only a few early notes survived from this bank that was chartered in 1872. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2114		1882, $5 National Bank Note. The Philadelphia NB, Philadelphia, PA. PCGS Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-467. . KL-1115. This beautiful $5 Brown Back has excellent eye appeal, full originality, and broad, even margins. A tiny inked "check" mark is on the face just to the left of the upper right counter and is mentioned for accuracy; obviously the graders at PCGS felt this to be irrelevant to the note's overall appeal. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2115		1882, $5 National Bank Note. Merchants NB of Ashland, KY. CGA Fine 12. . Fr-472. . KL-1120. Only two notes are reported from this bank that was in business from only 1891 to 1906 and issued just Brown Backs, this note and a lower grade $10. It is sharp and appealing for the grade, and has all the rarity and desirability to make it a great "trophy" addition to any collection of Kentucky Nationals. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2116		1882, $5 National Bank Note. The New Amsterdam NB, New York, NY. PCGS Choice About New 55PPQ. . Fr-477. . KL-1125. A sharp serial number 3 example of this scarcer New York City bank that is represented by just a dozen notes, all Brown Backs, in the census. It is well margined, with extra selvage at the bottom as it is the "D" plate position note, and the colors are simply stunning. Several low serial numbered examples have survived from this bank, but this is one of the nicer that we have seen. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2117		1882, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB of Newport, NH. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-480. . KL-1186. This tremendous Brown Back is one of a handful of high grade examples that have survived from here, but there never seem to be enough notes like this to go around to satisfy collector demand. It is well centered, nicely margined, and has the bold colors that one always expects from a high grade Brown Back. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2118		1882, $20 National Bank Note. The First NB, Lafayette, LA. Fine-Very Fine. . Fr-501. . KL-1266. This is the only documented surviving example of the type known from this bank, and it retains good eye appeal for the grade. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2119		1882, $50 National Bank Note. The Santa Barbara County NB, Santa Barbara, CA. Very Fine. . Fr-563. . KL-1349. This California rarity is one of six surviving examples known from this bank, but just two-dozen reported examples of the type are recorded in the Kelly census from the entire state. It is boldly signed and with solid paper for the grade, although the colors are a touch faded. Attractive overall, and likely to inspire spirited bidding from California specialists. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 2120		1902, $5 National Bank Note. The Pikeville NB, Pikeville, KY. CGA Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-587. . KL-1143. Although one of four known serial number 1 Red Seal $5s known from here, fewer than a dozen serial number 1 Red Seals are known for the entire State. This one is pleasing overall, with the pen signatures only slightly faded. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2121		1902, $5 National Bank Note. The NB of Commerce, St. Louis, MO. PCGS Very Fine 25. . Fr-601. . KL-1158. By far the most common bank in the state, but always popular as a representative note from this city or state. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $109
Lot 2122		1902, $5 National Bank Note. The Warren NB, Warren, PA. CGA About Uncirculated 50. . Fr-603. . KL-1160. A nice, high circulated grade example with the scarcer Napier-Thompson signature combination. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2123		1902, $5 National Bank Note. The Diamond NB, Pittsburgh, PA. PCGS Very Good 10. . Fr-605. . KL-1162. A solid looking note for the grade, but with a tiny piece out of the bottom margin. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 2124		1902, $5 National Bank Note. The First NB, Youngstown, OH. PCGS Very Fine 20. . Fr-609. . KL-1166. A solid VF example from this early bank that was the third to receive a charter in the entire nation. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 2125		1902, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Pond Creek, OK Territory. Fine-Very Fine. . Fr-613. . KL-1216. From the January, 2007 Heritage FUN Currency Auction, where it was described as: "This is the most "common" bank in either the Oklahoma or Indian Territories for Red Seals, with eight examples in the census. Of course, that figure should also take into account that the entire census for both Oklahoma and Indian Territory Red Seals still comes in at fewer than a hundred pieces for all denominations and banks combined. This is a very attractive specimen, with a vivid red overprint, good centering, and the pen signature of Assistant Cashier Naomi Wheatley, likely one of the very few females to have signed Territorial National Bank Notes." This note brought $13,800 in spirited bidding in that sale, and we expect a similar result today. Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2126		1902, $10 National Bank Note. The National Commercial Bank, Albany, NY. Abouce Uncirculated 55EPQ. . Fr-616. . KL-1219. A single center fold is the only flaw on this lovely high grade example. From the bank's first title. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $660
Lot 2127		1902, $10 National Bank Note. The Second NB, Toledo, OH. PCGS Apparent Fine 15, Staining at Bottom. . Fr-624. . KL-1228. The staining mentioned by PCGS on their grading label is not all that obtrusive, and only affects the bottom center and the bottom right corner. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 2128		1902, $10 National Bank Note. The Public NB, New York, NY. PCGS Very Fine 20. . Fr-632. . KL-1236. A decent circulated example from this NYC bank's first title. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 2129		1902, $10 National Bank Note. The First NB, Whittier, CA. Very Good-Fine. . Fr-633. . KL-1237. A decent third charter example from this scarce Los Angeles area bank. Fewer than a dozen and a half examples are known with this first title. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 2130		1902, $10 National Bank Note. The Dunbar NB, New York, NY. RCGS Choice CU 64. . Fr-637. . KL-1241. The extra sheet selvage present at the top gives this lovely Dunbar note excellent eye appeal. It bears serial number 11, and is one of a handful of high grade, low serial numbered examples that were saved. It is fully original and boldly embossed. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2131		1902, $20 National Bank Note. The Fall River NB, Fall River, MA. PCGS Very Fine 30. . Fr-650. . KL-1302. Though not rare, this is an intriguingly named location from a popular state. This example is bright and attractive for the grade, and retains plenty of eye appeal. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 2132		1902, $20 National Bank Note. The Ohio NB, Columbus, OH. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-658. . KL-1310. A solid circulated and well-affordable example for a state capital set. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 2133		1902, $20 National Bank Note. The First NB, Harvey, ND. Choice Extremely Fine. . Fr-659. . KL-1311. This beautiful, fully embossed, well centered example with three light folds and sharp signatures is as nice or nicer than any of the eight recorded large size examples from here that are listed in the census. It is a gorgeous National, one that would please any collector from this or any other state. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2134		1902, $50 National Bank Note. The Continental NB, Chicago, IL. Fine-Very Fine. . Fr-664. . KL-1353. This problem-free Red Seal $50 is one of less than 100 reported examples of the design type nationwide, and it has the added benefit of being a strictly original example with no flaws, restorations, or mentionable defects. A great example for a type set or for the Chicago or Illinois specialist. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 2135		1902, $50 National Bank Note. The Merchants NB, Baltimore, MD. CGA Fine 15. . Fr-682. . KL-1373. A solid circulated example from this bank's fourth and most common title in large size. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 2136		Ohio National Bank Note Pair. . Fr-600. 1902 PB $5 Fr. 600, Ch. #20, The Fifth-Third NB, Cincinnati, OH, VG, edge damage; and a 1902 $10 PB Fr. 624, Ch. #2837, The Ripley NB, Ripley, OH, CGA Fine 12. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Unsold