Richmond, Virginia. Farmers Bank of Virginia. 1812-60s. $20. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Proof.(VA-175 UNL as G36 as Jones-Littlefield BR25-70) Plate D. 18__ Proof. Six POCs along the signature lines. Imprints of Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty, Philada. / Danford, Underwood & Co. New York. Printed on India paper only. Framed portrait of seated woman at center. Washington in frame at left. Cameo head at right. The bank was authorized in 1812 and eventually organized a dozen locations, ultimately meeting its destiny with failure before the close of the Civil War. The only examples we have sold were the $6-$9 denomination notes which are crushingly rare. This is an extremely elusive $20 Proof to locate at any grade level, but in this lofty state of preservation it is a real treat.
