Richmond, Virginia. Farmers Bank of Virginia. 1840s-60s. $20. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. Proof.

(VA-175 UNL as G36 as Jones-Littlefield BR25-70) Plate C. 18__ Proof. Imprints of Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty, Philada. / Danford, Underwood & Co. New York. Framed portrait of seated woman at center. Washington in frame at left. Cameo head at right. The bank was authorized in 1812 and eventually organized a dozen locations, ultimately meeting its destiny with failure before the close of the Civil War. The only examples we have sold were the $6-$9 denomination notes which are crushingly rare. This is an extremely elusive $20 Proof to locate at any grade level, but in this lofty state of preservation it is a real treat.

Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00