Independence, MO - Southern Bank of St. Louis, at their Bank in Independence $1 June 17, 1861 MO-55 G22a SENC. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. All issued notes from the Southern Bank are rare. Like nearly all Missouri currency issued by the post-1857 banks, their notes were honored and retired when turned in during or after the war by successor banks. A second example of a $1 from the Independence branch. The American Banknote Co. Philada. imprint is at the bottom, and the frame and protector devices are in green. At left, \"Intelligence,\" engraved by Charles K. Burt, holds a torch; allegorical Science reclines at the top between denomination dies; and the portrait of a young woman engraved by Alfred Sealy is at lower right. Plate A. No. 24918. Signed by J. H. Britton and E. H. Kimball. Grading notes \"Small Edge Tears and Repairs\" and \"Signatures Redrawn.\" This attractive example with excellent color presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a pleasing rarity from the bank. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society \n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28449, realized $288. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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