St. Louis, MO - Bank of the State of Missouri $50 April 1, 1850 MO-60 G6a SENC. Remainder. PCGS Extremely Fine 45 Apparent. The first example from an intriguing trio of one genuine note and two deceptively well-made contemporary counterfeits. The counterfeiters even made \"A\" and \"B\" plate examples and kept up to date with any imprint details that might change. This genuine, partially filled-in remainder shows the imprint of Toppan, Carpenter & Co. Philada. At top center, an allegorical figure with attributes of Moneta, Commerce, and America sits at the shore; adjacent is a wicker-covered jug with a slight curve at the top left above the handle. The vignette is flanked by \"50\" dies. The left end shows Daniel Boone standing above a denomination block dressed in frontier garb and resting his hand on an upright rifle; the details are exceptional, particularly the face. At the far right is Thomas Hart Benton dressed formally as a statesman and holding a scroll in place; in the distance to his left are seven men, the two farthest left are the same height. Plate B. No. W 538 and unsigned. Grading notes \"Edge and Internal Splits, Tears, and Repairs,\" but this is a genuine example of a note type that spawned very deceptive counterfeits. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society \n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28402, realized $2280. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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