Augusta, Georgia. The Mechanics Bank of Augusta. 1853. $1000. Very Fine. (GA-60 G42) Burton, Gurlev & Edmonds. N. York. Allegorical male seated on rock overlooking a sailing vessel at sea at center. 1000 end counter at left. Allegorical female standing at right end. Die counter Ms upper left and right. Bucks head at bottom center. Serial number 32 penned at top left and right. A scarce high denomination note from this Augusta bank and the only one we can recall offering. This is the Haxby plate example. Bright paper and darkly printed inks are observed. A small edge tear and some pinholes are seen near top left.
