Saint Louis, MO - $2 Original Fr. 387b The St. Louis NB Ch. # 1112 PCGS Very Fine 25. This is an attractive and well-balanced St. Louis NB \"Lazy Deuce\" and the first we have cataloged for sale. It is also one of the most popular Federal note types. The notes were given their \"Lazy Deuce\" nickname due to the fact that the \"2\" is positioned horizontally rather than vertically. The layout of the $2 National Bank Notes is exceptional. Stars and Stripes, the vignette at left was the work of Engraver Luigi (Louis) Delnoce, a student of John W. Casilear. The vignette at center on the back, also engraved by Delnoce, is Sir Walter Raleigh Presenting Corn and Tobacco to the English (there are several variations of the title). Another interesting aspect of the design of the notes is that the state or territorial seal of the issuing bank was included within an oval frame on the back at left. First Charters ands only were issued from this scarce St. Louis bank which liquidated in 1899. There are only two $2 notes on the current census, and this lovely Original Series Deuce is considerably nicer than the other. It is a bright and attractive note with ample margins and pleasing color. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society\n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28305, realized $6600. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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