1856 $5 The Valley Bank note from Hagerstown, Maryland.
This bank operated from 1848 until it failed in 1856.
This note features a Vignette of Liberty with an eagle seated by a shield with Justice on it at the upper left. This Vignette was later altered and used on the T-27 Confederate notes. Above the bank title is a Vignette of Hope seated by an anchor. On the lower right Justice / Commerce sits by a fancy "5" with Athena in the background. This variety has a "FIVE" protector in red!
This note grades Extremely Fine+ with light residue spots and a small tear on the top edge.
Printed on naturally translucent, rice-like paper.
It measures ~ 7" x 3".
1856 $5 The Valley Bank note from Hagerstown, Maryland.
This bank operated from 1848 until it failed in 1856.
This note features a Vignette of Liberty with an eagle seated by a shield with Justice on it at the upper left. This Vignette was later altered and used on the T-27 Confederate notes. Above the bank title is a Vignette of Hope seated by an anchor. On the lower right Justice / Commerce sits by a fancy "5" with Athena in the background. This variety has a "FIVE" protector in red!
This note grades Extremely Fine+ with light residue spots and a small tear on the top edge.
Printed on naturally translucent, rice-like paper.
It measures ~ 7" x 3".
