Litchfield, Connecticut. Litchfield Bank. 1857-59 $5. PMG Uncirculated 62. Proof.(Haxby CT210 G6a) 6 POCs. Proof. Imprint of Bald, Cousland & Co. New York & Philad. India paper only. Girl with sickle at top left. Man seated at top right. Timber scene at center. Anvil at bottom center. Large red "FIVE" protector at bottom center. The Litchfield Bank was likely a fraudulent bank that never actually paid in any of the $50,000 issuing capital it claimed to have. PMG notes a Small Hole on this otherwise Choice Proof.
