(St. Charles), MO - Treasury or any of the Loan Offices of the State of Missouri $1 at 2% per Year (Act of June 27, 1821) 182_ Cr. 02. Proof. PCGS Extremely Fine 45 Apparent. A second historically important and unique 1821 State Loan Office Act type. This unquestionably genuine $1 proof is printed on yellow proofing paper (similar to that used by Abner Reed to print his proofs in the same period in New Windsor, Connecticut). The Rich'd G. Harrison Sc. Mis. imprint perpendicular to the right end panel is unique to this type and cited in Gene Hessler's The Engraver's Line. A custom vignette engraved for the note appears at top center under the arced portion of the long title and bisecting the remainder. A Native American man canoes down rapids while a beaver (important as a fur-bearing commodity) busily gnaws away. Oval shaded \"ONE\" dies are at the top with the obligation at left and capitalization at right. Elegant panel ends are similar in style to the Harrison family work crafted in Philadelphia and show different permutations of \"ONE/1\" dies. The oval agricultural frame at bottom center shows a shaded \"1\" numeral. The \"182_\" is engraved, and there are signature spaces for the treasurer and the auditor. Plate letter B. This bold and well-made proof by Harrison has a Missouri imprint line, which is quite significant in 1821. Observe that St. Charles is not engraved on the plate like the $1 issued note in the Newman Collection. Noted as \"Hole Punch Cancelled\" as made and with \"Edge Tears and Repairs.\" We believe this to be unique as we have never seen or heard of another example from this proof series or another note from the imprint. The most historically significant Missouri proof note in our opinion. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society \n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28386, realized $5760. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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