St. Paul, Minnesota. The Bank of the State of Minnesota. 18xx $1. Proof. Choice Uncirculated.(MN-160 G2a) India paper on card. Imprint of the American Bank Note Company with Well stood, Hay & Whiting, New York below. At top center, never issued With Rays Seated Liberty Dollar reverse in three-quarters view, supported by seated <em>America.</em> Lower left, youth with fife. Titles across top with "ONE DOLLAR" in geometric banner across center. Rose tinted with deeper corner details, at the center, large "1" outlined. An absolutely stunning color proof, exceptionally displayed and well preserved. This is one of only two we know of. We sold the other for $10,350 in our January 2008 Americana Sale. This one was previously from lot #1712 of NASCAs May 1977 Maryland Historical Society Collection sale.
