Type of Friedberg 616-623a (W-1408-1416). 1902 $10 Date Back National Bank Note. PCGS Currency Choice New 63. Face Progressive Essay Proof.Hessler-Unlisted. No plate letter. Printed on India paper, mounted on wide margin paper. No imprint, by the BEP. Black and white portions of the face only. No title block or titles. Missing charter numbers in the borders. White space without title block or title right two thirds, denomination bottom right center. Left end, William M. McKinley. End frame lines missing at the six charter number positions. Without engraved signatures. Zero numbers perforated in both serial number blocks. A bold and interesting proof piece, quite distinctive. Modified inscription at top below NATIONAL CURRENCY to reflect changes resulting from the Aldrich-Vreeland Act. There was some spill over with this inscription to the 1902 Plain Back series as well. Slightly deeper glue wrinkling around the corners. Close to choice.<p>From Stacks Americana Sale, September 30-October 2, 2010, lot 1112.