Friedberg 689 (W-3573). 1902 $100 Date Back National Bank Note. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Corn Exchange National Bank. Charter #542. PCGS Currency New 62. Face and Back Essay Proofs.Hessler-Unlisted. India paper mounted to single heavy card. Inscription at top removed and replaced by hand written broken text "SECURED BY UNI-NDS OR OTHER SECURITIES." Left, John J. Knox within oval frame with arched NATIONAL CURRENCY above. Knox served as the comptroller of the currency from 1872 to 1884. He was also a prominent figure in early numismatics. Gothic United States of America at top center and numerical counters at all corners, save for the upper left. Back, shield topped with eagle at center with flanking male figures. Ornate arches and pillars with 100 counters at all corners. Hand accomplished addition of the 1902 - 1908 in the proper style and location of the soon to be released Date Back type. PCGS Currency mentions "Small Edge nick at Upper Left" in the comments section of the holder. The final installment in this remarkable piece of printing history. formerly from the Estate of Louis A. Coolidge, sold by Heritage in 2013.From the Estate of Louis A. Coolidge, Heritage Auctions sale of January 9-14, 2013, part of lot 17307.
