Lot of (2) Memphis, Tennessee. Bank of Memphis. 1854 $10. PMG Choice

Lot of (2) Memphis, Tennessee. Bank of Memphis. 1854 $10. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63. Face & Back Proofs. (TN-110-G8aP1/TN-110-G8aP2). Plate A. Imprint of Danforth, Wright & Co. Philadelphia & New York. Bank title below top margin. Figure evocative of Columbia seated at center with eagle overlooking a distant city where a stone viaduct in the foreground accounts for the primary focus relative to the rest of the background. Guarantee text below separated by "TEN DOLLARS." Rounded counter emblazoned "10" seen below the state guarantee die seen in the top margin. Portrait of John Bell at right below a large rounded counter emblazoned "X" in the top margin. A total of (8) rounded POCs may be seen above the signature panels and manufacturer's imprint at right. The Back Proof by contrast features a large ornamental "X" at center overlaid by the bank title with rounded counters at left and right emblazoned "X" - "TEN" - "10" in a stacked arrangement. Estimate: $800 - $1,200. Provenance: From the Caine Collection.

Estimate:£358.89

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