Des Moines, Iowa. City of Des Moines. 18xx. $5. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63. Proof. Oakes 42-4. Six POCs. Printed on India paper only. Imprint of Bald, Cousland & Co. New York & Philada. Central vignette of a farm family and blacksmith titled "Home." Young womans portrait at right. Native American warrior holding an axe at left. Bold red FIVE protector at bottom center. This is a pristine example of a rarely seen proof.