Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bank of Pennsylvania. 1850s. $20. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. Proof.(PA-480 UNL) as G184 Proof, Plate B. 18__ Proof. Ten small POCs along the Presidents signature line. Imprint of Toppan, Carpenter & Co. Philada. & New York. Vignette left is a rendition of the state seal flanked by horses. Portraits of three unknown gentlemen at center and right. Rose "TWENTY" protector above the POCs. The bank was organized as one of the nations first post-colonial era commercial banks in 1794 and remained in business until 1842. A year later it reopened but failed during the Panic of 1857. Formerly part of the Western Reserve collection and of the highest quality.
