Hartford, Connecticut. Phoenix Bank. 1860s. $50. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58. Proof.(CT-195 G164a). 18__ Proof. Printed on India paper. Six small POCs along the signature lines. Larger HPC seen at top center. Imprint of Murray, Draper, Fairman & Co. Subtle yet beautiful tinted underprint. Soothing allegorical vignette at top center. Three leviathan margins. Not part of the ABNCo holdings. The Phoenix bank was organized in 1814 and later went on to become Phoenix National Bank of Hartford, charter #670. As a national bank roughly $10 million in notes were issued, making it very common. In sharp contrast, this $50 Proof is presumed to be unique or very nearly so. This is the only example that we can locate anywhere.
