Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 39

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

National Bank Notes - Large

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3704		Original Series, $2 National Bank Note. Fallkill National Bank, Poughkeepsie, NY. PCGS graded About New 50PPQ. . Fr-387. . KL-1093. This lovely example is from a small run of high grade examples that were saved many decades ago, each of which is variously listed as either "AU" or "CU" in the Kelly census. "Lazy Deuces" in any grade are scarce -- less than 1,800 are currently reported for all banks nationwide -- and high grade, problem-free examples with good originality are increasingly difficult to locate.Tightly trimmed as usual, but with terrific pen signatures. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 3705		1875, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Huntingdon, PA. PMG graded Very Fine 25. . Fr-405. . KL-1109. This lovely first charter $5 is the first reported example of the type for this bank, and is one of only three confirmed first charter survivors from here. It is well margined and attractive for the grade, with bold signatures and ample eye appeal. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 3706		1882, $20 National Bank Note. Milton NB, Milton, PA. PMG graded Very Fine 30. . Fr-494. . KL-1259. This lovely Brown Back $20 has huge margins and bold pen signatures that give it tremendous eye appeal. Only seven notes are reported on this large-only bank, two of those Brown Backs. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 3707		1882, $10 National Bank Note. First NB of Herndon, PA. CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 65. . Fr-545. . KL-1205. This rare second charter note is one of only five notes reported in the Kelly census from this bank, and the only high grade piece known. Curiously, the three large size notes known are all second charters--2,740 sheets of third charter notes were printed but apparently have not survived. This extraordinary note is gorgeous in every way, and would be a highlight of any Pennsylvania collection. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,313
Lot 3708		1902, $5 National Bank Note. The McKeen NB, Terre Haute, IN. CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 67. . Fr-588. . KL-1144. This lovely Red Seal comes from a bank whose officers had the foresight to save several of the first sheets printed for the bank, as a small group of high grade Red Seals from the first sheets are known. This serial number 4 $5 is as nice as any we've seen. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 3709		1902, $5 National Bank Note. Red Seal. Fourth Street NB, Philadelphia, PA. . Fr-589. . KL-1145. PMG graded Very Fine 25. A desirable Red Seal from this Philly bank, which was chartered in 1886 and stayed in business for nearly 40 years. Bold pen signatures. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 3710		1902, $5 National Bank Note. First NB & TC of Utica, NY. Very Fine. . Fr-598. . KL-1155. This bank is not rare, however the second title offered here is represented by only five notes in the Kelly census. It is perfectly original and problem-free save for a minor stain at the upper left. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3711		1902, $5 National Bank Note. NB of Commerce, Baltimore, MD. PMG graded Uncirculated 62. . Fr-601. . KL-1158. Less than two dozen large size notes are known from this scarcer Baltimore bank, only a few of which are listed in the census as CU. This example has bright paper, bold inks, terrific stamped sigs, but a tight top margin limits the grade. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 3712		1902, $5 National Bank Note. Citizens NB of Peru, IN. Very Good. . Fr-602. . KL-1159. Less than a dozen large size examples have survived from this scarce bank. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3713		1902, $5 National Bank Note. First NB of Vero, FL. PCGS graded About New 53PPQ. . Fr-606. . KL-1163. This spectacular rarity is a newly discovered serial number 1 example from a rare one-bank town in Indian River County. There are only two other notes known from here, both of which are much lower grade. Only a light fold or two prevent a higher grade on this piece, and the pen signatures are simply spectacular and add greatly to the note's appeal. This is truly a Florida "trophy" note, and one that will inspire spirited bidding that may well prove our estimate to be conservative in the extreme. Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $71,875
Lot 3714		1902, $5 National Bank Note. Dunbar NB of New York, NY. CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-611. . KL-1168. A handful of low serial numbered, high grade $5s are known from this bank, and they always prove to be popular with bidders. This one is as nicely centered as any that this cataloger has handled. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 3715		1902, $10 National Bank Note. Red Seal. National City Bank, New York, NY. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-614. . KL-1217. A solid VF Red Seal $10 from this popular New York bank. The vanity signatures add to the eye appeal. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 3716		1902, $10 National Bank Note. First NB of Fowler, IN. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-633. . KL-1237. Less than two dozen large size examples are reported from here, and this one is a beautiful Gem with bold signatures. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 3717		1902, $20 National Bank Note. Central NB of Saint Paris, OH. CGA graded Choice Uncirculated 63. . Fr-643. . KL-1294. Only a dozen large size notes are reported from this bank, and this is certainly one of the finest known. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 3718		1902, $50 National Bank Note. Red Seal. Farmers Deposit National Bank, Pittsburgh, PA. RCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-664. . KL-1353. This is not a rare bank overall, as there are more than 100 large size and many more small size notes from here listed in the Kelly census. There is, however, just a single Red Seal known besides this one -- another $50 that is listed as grading "VG-Fine." This example is new to the census, which still numbers less than 100 known examples for the type from the entire country. With Red Seal Nationals in constant demand, especially in the higher $50 and $100 denominations, expect spirited bidding when this note crosses the auction block. Estimated Value $9,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold