Washington, District of Columbia. Farmers and Merchants Bank. 1851 $2. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ. Proof.(DC-235-G4P). Plate A. Imprint of Danforth, Bald & Co. Philadelphia & New York. "Indian Princess" at center above the bank title overlooking the development of civilization with much interest. Portrait of Henry Clay at the left margin laid between a pair of "2" denomination counters overlaid atop an intricate bed of scrollwork. <em>Columbia</em> at right leaning against a shield opposite Clay with Liberty Pole ready to defend freedom. A shield-like denomination counter emblazoned "2" may be seen directly above <em>Columbia </em>along the top margin. A total of (6) rounded POCs may be seen in the signature panels while a purple ABNCo stamp may be seen on the back.From the Caine Collection.<p>Christies sale of the ABNCo Archives, September 1990; NASCA/Smythe sale of March 1991; Schingoethe Collection; Smythe; Tom Denly; Stacks Capital City Sale of October 2007, Lot 1224; Whitman Plate Note.
