1850 $5 The Hamilton Bank (Spurious) note from Scituate, Rhode Island.
This bank (formerly The Scituate Bank) operated from 1841 until 1849 and moved to North Scituate in the late 1840's.
The Durand Rhode Island reference states, "according to the Thompson's Bank Note Reporter dated November 14, 1850 that all bills printed by New England Bank Note Company and dated at Scituate are spurious."
This Spurious note grades Fine+ with pinholes.
It measures ~ 6.75" x 3".
Scarce!
1850 $5 The Hamilton Bank (Spurious) note from Scituate, Rhode Island.
This bank (formerly The Scituate Bank) operated from 1841 until 1849 and moved to North Scituate in the late 1840's.
The Durand Rhode Island reference states, "according to the Thompson's Bank Note Reporter dated November 14, 1850 that all bills printed by New England Bank Note Company and dated at Scituate are spurious."
This Spurious note grades Fine+ with pinholes.
It measures ~ 6.75" x 3".
Scarce!
