Easton, Pennsylvania. Farmers & Mechanics Bank. Mar. 1, 1862. $5. Choice Uncirculated. Proof.(PA-120 G8a SENC) India paper on card. National Bank Note Company. Farm tools at center. Green border prints. Ornate die counter 5s at top left and right. Green lathe die prints with bank title at bottom left and right. A very rare color proof, likely one of just three known. This example was previously part of the Schingoethe Collection. We have seen just a single issued note previously, a damaged and heavily cancelled piece that sold for $822.50 in our August 2016 auction. This is a very appealing proof, brilliantly printed and nicely preserved.
