5 Dollars Searsport Bank - Maine
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Features
| Issuer |
United States
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Local banknotes |
| Years | 1853-1867 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 187 × 77 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 412692 |
| References | Haxbyl# ME 540-G8c James A. Haxby; 1988. Standard Catalog Of United States Obsolete Bank Notes (1782-1866). Krause Publications (4 volumes). |
Obverse
Left side 2 numeral 5, Center left a vignette of a large Eagle with sailing ships in background, Right center a portrait of a young woman. Lower right a motif of an Anchor. Center bottom a large red FIVE pocket.
Lettering:
American Bank Note Co. New-York
STATE OF MAINE
The President, Directors of
THE SEARSPORT BANK
Will pay FIVE DOLLARS to bearer on demand
SEARSPORT ____18____
Reverse
Blank.
Printer
American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date)Comments
These bills are part of what are known as obsolete banknotes. Non-refundable, issued without guarantees, sometimes only partially completed, they are typical of this era. The Searsport Bank in Maine operated from 1853 until 1867, shortly after the US Civil War.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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