Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Bank of Pottstown. Dec. 1, 1857. $5. PCGS Currency Very Fine 30 Apparent. Minor Rust Stains.(PA-565 G8a SENC) Toppan, Carpenter & Co. Philad. & New York. Vermillion bank title at top center with like colored V protectors at bottom left and right. Die counter 5s in corners. Father and son with plow horse at center. James Buchanan at top left, girl at top right. The entire bank is SENC in Haxby. This is a riveting Ex Newman Collection offering from the rare institution seen boldly colored and with just moderate circulation. This bank redeemed their circulation and went on to become the National Bank of Pottstown. Some minor rust stains are seen as mentioned by the grading service though the overall appeal of the note is scarcely affected.
