Obsolete Currency
Lovely CT $5 “The Phoenix Bank” India Proof on Card
Hartford, CT, The Phoenix Bank, $5, Gem India Paper Proof on Card.
Haxby CT-195 G134. PRF-R6/7. A lovely, early style Proof note from the late 1830's, engraved by Draper, Toppan, Longacre & Co. Sharply designed, with “Aurora driven in a Chariot” and “Lafayette” at the left and “Justice” at the right vignette designs. This note is from the top position, with three very wide margins present. A superb impression and design combine to create excellent overall eye appeal for this very uniquely styled early Proof note.
Lovely CT $5 “The Phoenix Bank” India Proof on Card
Hartford, CT, The Phoenix Bank, $5, Gem India Paper Proof on Card.
Haxby CT-195 G134. PRF-R6/7. A lovely, early style Proof note from the late 1830's, engraved by Draper, Toppan, Longacre & Co. Sharply designed, with “Aurora driven in a Chariot” and “Lafayette” at the left and “Justice” at the right vignette designs. This note is from the top position, with three very wide margins present. A superb impression and design combine to create excellent overall eye appeal for this very uniquely styled early Proof note.
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Autographs-Coins-Currency-Americana
9:00 AM PT - Apr 14th, 2006
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Early American
P.O. Box 3507
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
