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CIGAR SELLER! Richmond, Virginia 1862 Dated 20 Cent Note from C.A. Brockmeyer
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Here is a scarce note. This is a piece of currency was issued by C.A. Brockmeyer. He is listed as a tobacconist in the 1860 Richmond City Directory located on Main Street between 17th and 18th Streets (21 Main Street). So he was a go to man for your cigars in the day. It was for the amount of 20 cents and it has the printed date January 1st 1862. It is made with the blank back which is known as it being "Uniface". The serial number is hand inscribed in black ink. The 20ยข design features Ceres standing at left, a busy beehive symbolizing Industriousness at center, and a simple decorative end panel at right. The denomination, TWENTY CENTS, is printed in tall block letters without serifs on this variety. The note is rare with experts believing that there are only 5 to 9 surviving examples believed to exist. Don't miss your chance to own this interesting and scarce note. The note measures 6 inches by 2-3/8ths inches in size. It was professionally graded by the PMG Company and they rated it as "Fine". It comes in their acid free holder for display and preservation.
Item #: C1071 Shipping Weight:
0.4 lb
Your Price:$285.00 USD
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