Friedberg 207 (W-2620). 1861 $50 Interest Bearing Note. PCGS Currency Very Fine 30. Back Proof.Hessler-946. India paper on card. A well pedigreed back proof of this highly rare three year design. Large outlined 50 counter at center with encompassing UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Vertical PAY TO THE BEARER in field at left and INTEREST ON THIS NOTE, ONE CENT PER DAY vertically at right. A sensational large format type and unique as an issued piece per the <em>Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Paper Money.</em> PCGS Currency mentions "Small Edge Tear at LL; Minor Stains" in the comments section of the holder.From Nascas sale of the Dr. Van B. Elliott Collection Sale, April 30-May 1, 1979, lot 2019; Ex. Robert Friedberg Collection.
