It has been 81 years since the end of the national currency era, and thanks to this discovery, all of the issuing towns in Connecticut are finally reported. This is an amazing accomplishment. A total of 65 different towns in Connecticut had national banks. That is the highest town total for a state where all cities are reported. The previous high was 59 for Florida. The last unreported Florida town was Fort Meade. National currency collectors likely remember the runaway price for that note when it sold for $132,250 at a 2004 auction. While a six figure realization is extremely unlikely tonight for this Plainville note, the two notes are certainly comparable in their rarity and importance. <br /><br />Please do not miss the serial #1 on this 1902 $10 Date Back. It was surely saved as a banker trophy 108 years ago. PMG notes toning and restoration, which using the context clues, are likely the result of being removed from a mounting frame. The condition, while exceptional, is still secondary to the stunning rarity and serial number one appeal.<br />，
