Richmond, Virginia. Bank of the Commonwealth. 1850s. $10. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63. Proof.(VA-170 G4a as Jones-Littlefield BR15-30) Plate B. 18__ Proof. Four small POCs along the signature lines. Imprints of Bald, Cousland & Co. Philada & New York / American Bank Note Company. Printed on India paper only. ABNCo stamp on back. Central vignette of a hunter and farmer resting on a cameo shield depicting a bust of Washington. Vermillion title above, large "TEN" below, and flanked by ornate "10" counters. Portrait of Madison at lower left. State treasurer die at lower right. The stated capital of the bank was a little north of $1 million. Although not shown on a proof note, the officers during the short tenure of this institution were John B. Morton as Cashier and Lawson Nunnally as President. An exceptional proof and a wonderful match to the $5 example in this sale.
