Chittenango Bank. $1.00. A. Chittenango, NY. 1850's. India paper Proof by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York. Woman seated with the reverse of a silver dollar, showing rays. At the lower left the Bank die and at the lower right seated Commerce with sword and holding a shield. Haxby NY-635 G4 Unlisted with No Protector. The issued notes used a red protector and were not RWH&E, but Wellstood as seen here. The Haxby description from Wismer is correct. A bold and deep impression, never pressed and with perfect India paper. One POC still has the India paper adhering. A Superb Gem Proof.
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