1850's $5 The Bank of Chester note from Chester, South Carolina.
This bank operated from 1853 until it failed in 1865. This example is from after the name changed from "Chesterville" to "Chester".
This note features a detailed Vignette of The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown above the bank title. On the bottom corners are portraits of Jefferson and Washington.
This note grades Very Good+ with pinholes.
It measures ~ 7" x 3".
1850's $5 The Bank of Chester note from Chester, South Carolina.
This bank operated from 1853 until it failed in 1865. This example is from after the name changed from "Chesterville" to "Chester".
This note features a detailed Vignette of The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown above the bank title. On the bottom corners are portraits of Jefferson and Washington.
This note grades Very Good+ with pinholes.
It measures ~ 7" x 3".
