Oxford, Pennsylvania. Octorara Bank. 1857-60s. $5. Proof. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.(PA-385 G6a). Hoober 296-6. Proof. Danforth, Perkins & Co. Philad. & New York. India paper on card. Man with horses and plow at bottom left. Girl with calves at center. Portrait of girl at bottom right. Vermillion counters with 5 over FIVE in shield at top left, V in ornate die at top right. Vermillion tinted FIVE FIVE FIVE in signature panels with town name in vermillion above. Just a single $5-$5-$10-$20 sheet of Proofs from this rare Oxford bank were featured in the ABNC sale as part of lot #1623. This is the Plate B $5 and it displays brilliant color and impressive security protectors. The plate impression is bold and fully framed. In early 1865, this bank gained its charter and became the National Bank of Oxford, charter #728. Two years ago, in our ANA sale, we sold this same note for $2,820. An incredibly rare proof and no doubt a title missing from many collections.
