Friedberg 644 (W-2114). 1902 $20 Date Back National Bank Note. Amherst, Nebraska. First National Bank. Charter #9092. PCGS Currency Choice New 63. Face and Back Essay Proofs.Hessler-Unlisted. India paper mounted to single heavy card. Inscription within top frame removed and altered by hand to "SECURED BY UNITED STATES BONDS OR OTHER SECURITIES." Left, Hugh McCulloch without frame and "NATIONAL CURRENCY," arched above. Gothic "United States of America," top center. Back, Columbia far left. Left of center, United States Capitol building vignette produced by Marcus W. Baldwin. Ample open space at center and right. 20 counters at all corners with added fasces at lower right. Hand produced 1902 - 1908 at top center in proper style and location. Certainly a note, like the others in the set, which is unique.<p>Likely, this and related proofs mentioning specific bank names were used internally at the BEP and not sent to the banks inscribed.<p><p>From the Estate of Louis A. Coolidge, Heritage Auctions sale of January 9-14, 2013, part of lot 17307.
