1836 $10 The Franklin Bank note from Boston, Massachusetts.
This note was issued just before the bank failed in 1837.
It features a portrait of the bank's namesake at the center, Benjamin Franklin. In the left panel, Hebe, the Goddess of Eternal Youth offers a cup to an Eagle which is believed to be her father, Zeus. In the right panel, a farm woman holds some grain with her dog. An attractive and well made note for the time period!
This note grades Very Fine.
It measures ~ 6.75" x 2.8".
1836 $10 The Franklin Bank note from Boston, Massachusetts.
This note was issued just before the bank failed in 1837.
It features a portrait of the bank's namesake at the center, Benjamin Franklin. In the left panel, Hebe, the Goddess of Eternal Youth offers a cup to an Eagle which is believed to be her father, Zeus. In the right panel, a farm woman holds some grain with her dog. An attractive and well made note for the time period!
This note grades Very Fine.
It measures ~ 6.75" x 2.8".
