Commercial Bank of New Orleans. $10.00. D. New Orleans, LA. 1830's. India paper Proof by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co. New York. Reposed Neptune with fountain and nymphs in the background, spill water pipe under his left arm. This vignette signed by George Hatch. The vignette flanked by '10' counter and 'DIX' to the right. At the right a view of early New Orleans from the wharf and at the left Mercury and Commerce. Haxby LA-35 G4. A rare bank for any note and a desirable early ''DIX'' note type. Some handling on the very fine India paper. Choice and a great rarity.
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