Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 128

June 26-30, 2022 Coin Auction

National Bank Notes - Large

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 596		$1 National Bank Note. Appleton NB, Lowell, MA. Ch. 986. Fr. 380. PMG Good 6. One of only two banks in Lowell to survive the entire National Banking era, with the Appleton switching from a state bank to a national bank in April 1865. The signatures are the gentleman that began once the bank chartered, John F. Kimball as Cashier and John A. Knowles as President, serving together until 1875. Rare. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 597		$1 National Bank Note. Bridgeport NB, CT. Ch. 910. Fr. 380. PCGS-C Abt Good 3. This well circulated Ace is the only known Original Series note currently recorded from this bank that chartered in March 1865. The bank would be liquidated in July 1909 after issuing over $2.3 Million in banknotes, of which today only 18 notes are known. PCGS Currency mentions edge and internal splits, tears and repairs. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 598		$1 National Bank Note. NB of Norwalk, CT. Ch. 942. Fr. 380. PMG Good 6. The second of three banks to charter in Norwalk, but the only one to survive the National Banking era. While there are six Original Series Aces in the census, the last one to make any auction appearance was this note back in 2010. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex. Q David Bowers Collection, Stacks Bowers, October 2010. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 599		$1 National Bank Note. Lancaster NB, Lancaster, MA. Ch. 583. Fr. 380. PCGS-C Good 4. Chartered in November 1864, this bank would only issue First Charter notes before going into receivership in January 1886. This is another bank that converted from a state bank that issued notes to a national bank. A rare bank nonetheless with only eight examples recorded. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $372
Lot 600		$1 National Bank Note. Agawam NB, Springfield, MA. Ch. 1055. Fr. 380a. PMG Choice Fine 15. Chartered in April 1865, the Agawam only issue Original, 1875, and Brown Back notes before liquidation in April 1905. An evenly circulated Ace that hasn't been seen since 2009. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 601		$1 National Bank Note. Hadley Falls NB, Holyoke, MA. Ch. 1246. Fr. 380a. PMG Choice Fine. The first bank in this Hampden county locale to charter, having done so in June of 1865. The bank would issue over $2.2 Million in bank note before being liquidated on December 20, 1916. Some minor splits are noted along the fold lines on this Original Series Ace. Pen signatures of Hubbell P. Terry as Cashier and Charles W. Ranlet as President. Typical New England trim at ends. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 602		$1 National Bank Note. Meridien NB of Meridien, CT. Ch. 1382. Fr. 380a. PMG Ch Fine 15 Net. This new entrant now makes two Original Aces known on this long serving institution that was chartered in 1865. PMG mentions rust which can be seen at left. Pen signatures of Owen B. Arnold as Cashier and Joel Butler as President, who served together from 1865 until 1890. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 603		$1 National Bank Note. First NB, Springfield, MA. Ch. 14. Fr. 380a. PCGS-C Good 6 Apparent. The fourteenth National Bank to charter in the entire country, having done so on June 24, 1863, the bank would operate for almost 43 years before liquidation in March 1906. This Ace is pen signed by James DeForest Safford as Cashier and James Kirkham as President, with both men serving together fro 1867 through 1871. PCGS Currency mentions edge repairs on the back of their holder. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 604		$1 National Bank Note. Bay State NB, Lawrence, MA. Ch.1014. Fr. 380a. PMG Very Good 10, discoloration. While a common bank in large size, this is the only Original Series note known of any denomination on this bank that chartered in April 1865. The signatures were lost likely to the same process that changed the color of the back of the note. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 605		$1 National Bank Note. Shelburne Falls NB, Shelburne Falls, MA. Ch. 1144. Fr. 380a. This was the only bank to operate in this Franklin county village located in northwest Massachusetts. Nice colors have been retained on this Very Good Ace that has some edge and tear repairs, along with a split at top center. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $348
Lot 606		$1 National Bank Note. Second NB, Fall River, MA. Ch. 439. Fr. 380a. This bank was originally called Wamsutta Bank and issued notes, now called Obsoletes, before chartering in 1864 and taking Second National as their name. The bank would issue First Charter and Brown Back notes before being liquidated in February 1903. This well circulated Ace has some paper loss along the edges, but the pen signatures still remain. Condition is Good. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $240
Lot 607		$1 National Bank Note. New Britain NB, CT. Ch. 1184. Fr. 380b. PMG Choice Fine 15. The only known Ace recorded out of the dozen currently known on the bank. Some light corner repairs have taken place at upper left and to both right corners. A group of pinholes are also noted at left for accuracy. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 608		$1 National Bank Note. First NB of Litchfield, CT. Ch. 709. Fr. 380b. PMG Very Good 8, corner repair. Chartered in January 1865, the First would survive the entirety of the National Banking era with this example one of only two Aces currently recorded out of the two dozen large notes known. Great pen signatures of George Jones as Cashier and Henry Coit as President. Some repair work is noted on this note not seen at auction since August 2011. Estimated Value $750 - UP Ex. Q David Bowers Collection, Stacks Bowers, August 2011. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 609		$1 National Bank Note. Southport NB, Southport, CT. Ch. 660. Fr. 380b. PMG Fine 12 Net. Tape Repairs. This was the only bank to charter in this Fairfield county town, having done so in December 1864. The bank was placed into receivership in May 1903. This Ace, which last appeared at auction in 1998, has retained nice colors along with the pen signatures of Elisha Sherwood as Cashier and Francis D. Perry as President. Splits are noted at the folds, along with a small piece of tape on back. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 610		$1 National Bank Note. Ch. 428. Fr. 380b. PMG Very Good 10 Net, Repaired. One of only two known Aces on the bank, with the last appearance for this note taking place five years ago. Pen signatures of Charles E. Williams as Cashier and Horatio G. Knight as President, both serving from 1865 through 1873. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 611		$1 National Bank Note. Attleborough NB, MA. Ch. 1604. Fr. 384. PMG Fine 12 Net (repaired). An institution that lasted for 20 years, or simply its first charter period. Currently nine notes are known. The upper right corner has been repaired and some small splits are noted as well. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $630
Lot 612		$1 National Bank Note. Second NB of Fall River, MA. Ch. 439. Fr. 384. PMG Choice Fine 15, tears. Chartered in May 1864, this institution would be liquidated in February 1903 after issuing just over $1.4 Million in national bank notes. Today only 13 notes are recorded, with more than half of those Aces. This is the only 1875 Ace in the census, with the widely seen "New England Trim". Great colors on both sides of the note, with pen signatures of Charles J. Holmes as Cashier and S. Angier Chace as President. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $504
Lot 613		$1 National Bank Note. Hampshire County NB, Northampton, MA. Ch. 418. Fr. 384. PMG Fine 12. The second bank to charter in town, doing so on May 7, 1864. The bank was actually placed into receivership on May 23, 1898, and restored their solvency on March 20, 1899 and allowed to continue to operate until finally being liquidated on March 22, 1920. Dark inks allow this well circulated note to still face up well. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $576
Lot 614		$1 National Bank Note. NB of Brighton, Brighton, MA. Ch. 1099. Fr. 385. PCGS-C Abt Good 3 Apparent. A bank that only issued First Charter notes, having chartered in 1865 and being liquidated in 1881. A heavily circulated example that PCGS Currency mentions has been severed and tape repaired. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 615		$1 National Bank Note. Atlantic NB, Boston, MA. Ch. 643. Fr. 386. PCGS-C Very Good 8. Of all the national banks to operate in Boston, this was the one that changed titles the most, doing so three times during its life between 1864 and 1932. This is the only 1875 Ace currently known, and last appeared in a 2011 auction. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $384
Lot 616		$2 National Bank Note. Stamford NB, Stamford, CT. Ch. 1038. Fr. 390. PMG Very Good 10. Chartered in April 1865, this institution would only issue Large size notes before closing in July 1919, with the First NB, Charter 4 assuming circulation. This is the only Deuce known on the bank. A well circulated yet pleasing example at this grade level. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,340
Lot 617		$2 National Bank Note. Hurlbut NB, Winsted, CT. Ch. 1494. Fr. 392. PMG Very Good 8 Net. Repaired. This is the only recorded Deuce from the first bank to charter in Winsted, having done so in July 1865. President William L. Gilbert signs at right, meaning the faded cashier signature should be Henry Gay, as both men served from 1890 through 1900. While well circulated with the New England trim, where will you find another? Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 618		$5 National Bank Note. First NB, Norwich, CT. Ch. 458. Fr. 394a. PMG Very Fine 25. While chartered in June 1864, this is actually the second bank to use the First NB moniker in Norwich, as Charter 65 was liquidated in May of 1864. This First Charter Five is the first Five to appear, and it is a lovely problem-free note. Pen signatures of Lewis Hyde as Cashier and Lucius Carroll as President are clear and defined. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,040
Lot 619		$5 National Bank Note. National Mahaiwe Bank of Great Barrington, MA. Ch. 1203. Fr. 397. PMG Fine 12. Likely the only Original Series $5 known on this Berkshire county institution located in western Massachusetts. Pen signatures of Frederick Deland as Cashier and John Dodge as President, who both served in these capacities from 1869 through 1903. A lovely note with some splits noted for accuracy. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 620		$5 National Bank Note. National Union Bank, New London, CT. Ch. 1175. Fr. 397a. PMG Very Good 8. This new entry to the census brings it up to four notes recorded, as this is the first Five to appear also. Chartered in 1865, the bank would not last its 20-year charter, and was liquidated in January 1882. While well circulated the pen signatures of Leonard C. Learned as Cashier as William Chapman as President remain, as these two remained in these positions for the short life of the bank. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,860
Lot 621		$5 National Bank Note. Northampton NB, Northampton, MA. Ch.1018. Fr. 397a. PMG Choice Fine 15. This is one of two First Charter Fives, and the only Original Five from this institution that chartered in April 1865. An inconsequential small edge tear affects nothing on this New England trimmed note. Clear pen signatures of John Whittelsey as Cashier and Oscar Edwards as President are noted, as both served together from 1874 through 1894. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 622		$5 National Bank Note. Chicopee NB, Springfield, MA. Ch. 988. Fr. 397a. PMG Very Fine 20. Original Series 1865. A new entrant to the census, making this the third First Charter Five. The upper right corner is missing, and a small piece of tape is noted on back covering a tear. Fortunately these do not interfere the main design elements. Stong ink colors on both sides. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 623		$5 National Bank Note. Lee NB, Lee, MA. Ch. 885. Fr. 397b. PCGS-C Fine 15 Apparent. This was the only bank to charter within this Berkshire county town, doing so in March 1865 and lasting the entire era. Pen signatures of John L. Kilbon as Cashier and Harrison Garfield as President, both men serving together from 1868 through 1885. PCGS Currency mentions edge splits and tears on back of their holder, yet these do not distract at all from this eye appealing note. Very Rare. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $960
Lot 624		$5 National Bank Note. Newton NB, Newton, MA. Ch. 789. Fr. 401. PMG Very Good 10. Chartered in February 1865, this institution would be liquated in May 1908. Two internal tears along with a left edge tear fortunately do not distract from the overall appearance of this 1875 Five. Not many auctions appearances for this bank where the census should be seven notes, likely due to notes held in tight collections. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,170
Lot 625		$5 National Bank Note. First NB of Amherst, MA. Ch. 393. Fr. 401. PMG Very Good 10, tear. The only bank to charter in this Hampshire county town, and would last through the entire National Banking era. Likely the only First Charter Five on the bank. While it does have some circulation issues it faces up nicely and retains good color. Pen signatures of R. J. D. Westcott as Cashier and Leonard M. Hills as President, who served together from 1866 through 1871. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 626		$5 National Bank Note. Farmers and Mechanics NB of Hartford, CT. Ch. 1321. Fr. 403. PMG Choice Fine 15 Net. Severed & Reattached, Foreign Substance. This was the eighth bank to have been granted a charter in the state capital by June of 1865. The vast majority of notes known are Aces, with this being the only First Charter Five known, and was last seen in a 1998 CAA sale. A large tear starts at lower left and extends up to the charter number, and at some point had tape covering it, along with a couple of other small tears and a small repair. This is still a very presentable note that still retains the pen signatures of William Smith as Cashier and Alva Oatman as President. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 627		$10 National Bank Note. First NB of Portland, CT. Ch. 1013. Fr. 412a. PMG Very Fine 30. Chartered in April 1865, this was the only bank to charter in town, and would last until March of 1925. This is one of only two Original Series Tens known on the bank. The back of this Ten is absolutely gorgeous. The American Bank Note Company engraving of "DeSoto Discovering the Mississippi" is depicted on back, and this example rivals any uncirculated Ten you will find for clarity and color. Beautiful pen signatures of William Coe as Cashier and S. Gildersleeve as President. Both served together from 1866 until 1878. Some light water stains are barely noticed but mentioned on the back of the holder. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,100
Lot 628		$20 National Bank Note. Waterbury NB of Waterbury, CT. Ch. 780. Fr. 427. PCGS-C Good 6 Apparent. Chartered in February of 1865, this is the only First Charter note known from this long serving institution. While definitely well circulated, the pen signatures still survive of Augustus Blakesley as Cashier and Augustus Chase as President. Both men served in these capacities from 1865 unitl 1895. PCGS Currency mentions the edge tear at left for the apparent designation. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 629		$5 National Bank Note. First NB of Bridgeport, CT. Ch. 335. Fr. 466. PMG Very Good 10. This is the only known Brownback Five currently recorded for this long serving institution. Stamped signatures of O.H. Brothwell as Cashier and William Seeley as President, both serving together in these positions from 1893 until 1905. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 630		$5 National Bank Note. First NB of Meridien, CT. Ch. 250. Fr. 466. Chartered in February 1864 as the First NB of West Meridien, the bank would change to First NB of Meridien in 1881. This Very Good example was last seen in 2006, and has a tear repair at the lower left corner. Great stamped signatures. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $432
Lot 631		$5 National Bank Note. Lincoln NB, Boston, MA. Ch. 2846. Fr. 466. PCGS-C Good 4. Chartered in December 1882, this bank would only issue Brown Backs in Fives, Tens, and Twenties before being liquidated in 1898. This is one of only six notes known, and while well-circulated there's likely more than six collectors for Boston Nationals. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $336
Lot 632		$5 National Bank Note. Home NB, Holyoke, MA. Ch. 3128. Fr. 467. PMG Very Fine 25. Chartered in 1884, the Home NB would issue Brown Backs and all three types of 1902 notes before being liquidated on December 30, 1916. Simply a lovely Circus Poster layout, likely the finest known on the bank that only has 11 total large notes reported. Pen signatures of Edwin L. Munn as Cashier and James H. Newton as President, as both served together from 1884 through 1891. This is the first appearance of any note on this bank since 2017. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,500
Lot 633		$5 National Bank Note. Northampton NB, Northampton, MA. Ch. 1018. Fr. 467. PMG Choice Fine 15. Simply a nicely circulated Brown Back from this long serving bank that was the largest issuer in Northampton. Just as on the 1875 Five in this sale, the signatures are Whittelsey and Edwards. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $540
Lot 634		$5 National Bank Note. Naugatuck NB of Naugatuck, CT. Ch. 3020. Fr. 467. The only bank to charter in this New Haven county locale, having done so in 1883. This makes only the second Brown Back to appear at auction from this institution out of only eleven total large notes known. A well circulated example with the typical splits and edge roughness found on notes such as this Good/Very Good example. Nice surviving pen signatures of A.H. Dayton as Cashier and George Lewis as President. Both men served together from 1883 until 1913. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 635		$5 National Bank Note. Franklin County NB, Greenfield, MA. Ch. 920. Fr. 469. PMG Very Fine 20. A large only bank that was chartered in March 1865 and eventually liquidated in October 1912. One of a few Brown Back Fives recorded out of a total of 12 large notes. A bit of New England trim to each end is the only mentions on this otherwise problem free example. Pen signatures of Charles Keith as Cashier and John Sanderson as President. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $960
Lot 636		$5 National Bank Note. Cumberland NB, Portland, ME. Ch. 1511. Fr. 469. This is the only known Brownback from this institution that lasted from August 1865 until liquidation on September 30, 1912. Very Good, with a rough top edge and small separations along the horizontal fold. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $528
Lot 637		$5 National Bank Note. Brooks NB of Torrington, CT. Ch. 5231. Fr. 477. PMG Very Fine 20. Chartered November 4, 1899, the Brooks NB would not complete their 20 year charter, being liquidated in March 1917 after only issuing 1882 Brown and Date Backs. A paltry $1,000 was left outstanding in notes upon liqudation, and today a dozen notes are recorded. Signed by John Brooks as Cashier and Isaac Brooks at President. Some repair work is noted. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 638		$10 National Bank Note. Third NB of Springfield, MA. Ch. 308. Fr. 479. PMG Very Fine 25. While a relatively common bank, there are only six Brownbacks currently recorded, with this problem-free Ten likely the finest of all six. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 639		$10 National Bank Note. Shelburne Falls NB, Shelburne Falls, MA. Ch. 1144. Fr. 480. PMG Very Fine 30. While issuing amost $3.2 Million in National Bank notes since its initial May 1865 charter date, this is one of only three Brown Backs known today. This beautiful example has not crossed the auction block since a 1996 CAA sale. In fact, that is the last auction appearance of any Brown Back. When will you get another chance? Pen signature of C.W. Hawks as Cashier and stamp of just the first name of Lorenzo (Griswold) as President. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,500
Lot 640		$10 National Bank Note. National Mahaiwe Bank, Great Barrington, MA. Ch. 1203. Fr. 481. PCGS-C Good 6. This was the only bank to charter in this Berkshire county locale, surviving the entire National Banking era after chartering in June 1865. This note last appeared at auction twelve years ago, and no other Brown Backs have been seen since. A fully intact note with pen signatures. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 641		$10 National Bank Note. Farmers and Mechanics NB of Hartford, CT. Ch. 1321. Fr. 482. PMG Fine 12. Edge Damage. Here is another rarity from the same institution, as there are only two Brownbacks known, with this the only Ten. A rough lower left margin is noted with some paper loss, but is confined outside the design. President John G. Root signs at right, as we are unsure about the Cashier signature. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 642		$10 National Bank Note. Arlington NB of Lawrence, MA. Ch. 4300. Fr. 484. PMG Choice Fine 15. Chartered in 1890, the Arlington NB would only issue Brown Backs and 1882 Date Backs during its 20 year charter period, as it was liquidated on October 15, 1910. This is the only known Brown Back Ten of the eight total notes recorded at this time. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $630
Lot 643		$1 National Bank Note. Charter Oak NB, Hartford, CT. Ch. 486. Fr. 380b. PMG Very Fine 20. Chartered in July 1864, the Charter Oak National Bank would last until liquidation in February 1915. This lovely Ace has been off the market since 2013, and boasts a bright red seal and charter numbers. A slight "New England trim" as the left edge is the only mention on this unmolested note that still carries the pen signatures of Jonathan Morris as Cashier and Charles T. Hillyer as President. A great representation with a historic title. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 644		$10 National Bank Note. Palmer NB, Palmer, MA. Ch. 2324. Fr. 487. PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ. A stunningly beautiful Brown Back with the color on the seal and charter number dark and rich, and the note having the eye appeal of a much higher grade. This was the only national bank to serve Palmer, beginning in February 1876. Stamped signatures of Charles Fiske as Cashier and J. F. Holbrook as President, who only served together for two years beginning in 1907. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,560
Lot 645		$10 National Bank Note. Lawrence NB, Lawrence, MA. Ch. 1962. Fr. 489. Chartered in April 1872 this institution would be liquidated March 4, 1911 after issuing First Charter, Brown Back and 1882 Date Back notes. This evenly circulated Ten is missing its upper left corner tip. Fine, missing corner tip. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $234

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