Smythe Sale of Schingoethe Obsolete Currency Collection Sees Record Prices. The 2 Day Auction of Obsolete Currency Was Met With Heavy Bidding With 94% of the Listed Lots Sold
Dec. 3, 1850. (IL-610 G4b). Green title and end panels. Haxby Plate Note. Two horses startled by lightning, center; state die, upper left. Green lathework end panels with TWO. 2 / 2 TWO., left and right. ABN. Fine, pinholes. Ex. NASCA Abner Reed Sale, October - November 1983 Lot 1486. Estimate $300 to $500. Realized - $2300
Lot# 106 - IL. Griggsville. Bank of Pike County. $5. 1850s. (IL-355 G8a). Red 5. Proof on India paper. Haxby Plate Note. Indian chief. State arms. Cherubs hoist wheat into the clouds. DW. AU, two hinges on back. Estimate $500 to $1000. Realized - $2300
Lot# 772 - TN. Fayetteville. Fayetteville Tennessee Bank Collection. All by MDF. 1) $2. July 1, 1818. (TN-45 G4). Haxby Plate Note. Ornate end panels. VG. 2) $3. (TN-45 G6). Haxby Plate Note. Ornate end panels. VG, repaired tear at left. 3) $5. Aug. 2, 1818. (TN-45 G8). Allegorical woman with spade. VG. 4) $10. March 24, 1818. (TN-45 G12). Allegorical woman. F-VF. 5) $20. April 2, 1818. (TN-45 G16). Allegorical woman with wheat. VG. 6) $100 Post Note. April 5, 1818. (TN-45 G20). Haxby Plate Note. Woman with banner. Fine. [6]. Estimate $750 to $1250. Realized - $4250
Lot# 457 - MI. Flint River. Genesee County Bank. $2. July 1, 1837. (L-FLI-5-3 Lee Plate note; Haxby MI-175 Unlisted; Bowen Unlisted). Maiden seated at center; children with dog in large circle at right. It is rare that a Michigan bank note escaped detection by both Bowen and Haxby , but this is an example in hand. A note of great rarity and importance, Bowen listed several denominations of notes on this bank as being unique or rather difficult. Strong pen signatures, serial number and date make this an attractive note as well. The solid condition is very presentable, and means this note will be securely impounded a great Michigan collection for a long time. RW&H. Fine. Estimate $600 to $800. Realized - $2300
Lot# 313 - MA. Harwich. Bank of Cape Cod. $4. Oct. 1857. (MA-660 G8
