Danvers, Massachusetts. Village Bank. 1857 $50. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Proof.(MA-510-G60-Unlisted). No. None. Plate C. Imprint of Danforth, Wright & Co. (Boston, Philadelphia, & New York) at left along the bottom margin. This is another great Massachusetts rarity and likely unique. Its appearance on the solitary sheet at the 1990 ABNCo. Sale confirmed the entire series of denominations that were unknown to Haxby and not currently listed in Whitman. The geometric die structure and partial color tinting across the lower center make this a very attractive specimen ripe with appealing qualities. However, it boasts a rather interesting and lengthy pedigree chain of custody since originally sold in 1990, continuing with John Whitney Walter, the 52 Collection and eventually with Chuck Pease. When we sold this individually in June 2010 it realized $9,200 as an uncertified note. Another opportunity awaits the visionary collector for this gem.
