Boston, Massachusetts. Bank of the Republic. 186x $100. PMG Uncirculated

Boston, Massachusetts. Bank of the Republic. 186x $100. PMG Uncirculated 62. Proof. (MA-335-G16aP). Plate A. Imprint of the American Bank Note Company. Bank title evident along the top margin with "MASSACHUSETTS" and "ONE HUNDRED" framing the totality of the engraved design. Subsidiary title block at center with associated guarantee text. Grey predominates the underprint and comes best expressed by "ONE HUNDRED" repeated dozens of times while additional geometric lathework comes executed in a similar shade at left and right. Hues of vermillion nonetheless accompany and frame elements such as the signature and serial number panels and the topmost title block. State die at left with rounded counter above emblazoned "C" and encircled by "ONE HUNDRED - DOLLARS." Portrait of Franklin at right with counter emblazoned "100" above with smaller ovoid "100" counters flanking the larger counter while a total of (5) rounded POCs may be found in the signature panels. This institution ultimately became the National Bank of the Republic of Boston (Charter# 379) in 1864. PMG comments "Tear." Estimate: $1,250 - $1,750. Click here for certification details from PMG.

Estimate:£560.76

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