Jersey City, New Jersey. Bank of Jersey City. 1856. $1. Face and Back Proof. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64 PPQ & Superb Gem New 68 PPQ.(NJ-250 G2a). Wait 853. Oct. 1, 1856. The face shows the imprint of Danforth, Wright & Co. New York & Philada. Face proof Hole Punch Cancelled. Both proofs mounted on cardstock. The face has a central vignette of blacksmiths hard at work. State seal of New Jersey at lower right. Back shows large, intricate ONE at center. A wonderfully tinted pair with pristine paper surfaces. The details found on this proof pair are just extraordinary. The sheets from which these came are presumed to be unique or very nearly so. Not to be confused with the green-tint Proprietary Proofs found on this bank. This is the first time we have offered these proofs and it will likely be our last offering for years to come.
