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Auction Name
Summer U.S. Currency Obsolete Banknotes Showcase Auction
Auction Date
07/27/2025 - 07/27/2025
Sale Number
#62406
Total Lots
457
Sold Lots
449
Lots Sold
98.25%
Unsold Lots
8
Total Sales (USD)
217,330.00
Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD)
136,820.00
High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD)
205,230.00
Low Estimate of All Lots (USD)
142,420.00
High Estimate of All Lots (USD)
213,630.00
Total Sales as a % of High Est.
101.73%

Top twenty five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
95104

Dubuque, IA- City of Dubuque $1 Feb. 1, 1858 Oakes 47-1 (2015) PMG Very Fine 20.

1858 USD 320.00 - 480.00 USD 8,400.00
95325

Philadelphia, PA- Bank of the United States (3rd) (PA Charter), Payable in New York $2,000 Post Note Dec. 15, 1840 G102 PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

1840 USD 1,400.00 - 2,100.00 USD 4,560.00
95211

(Unknown Location/Macon?), MS- State of Mississippi $20 186_ Cr. 48C PMG Very Fine 25.

186_ USD 640.00 - 960.00 USD 4,560.00
95430

Waxahachie, TX- (Treasurer of) Ellis County $1 Apr. 5, 1863 Medlar 4 PCGS Banknote Very Fine 20 Details.

1863 USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 4,320.00
95427

(San Felipe de Austin), TX/New Orleans, LA- Government of Texas Texian Loan $320 Jan. 11, 1836 Cr. 36A4 Medlar UNL Bevill 4.13 Extremely Fine.

1836 USD 3,200.00 - 4,800.00 USD 3,720.00
95406

Austin, TX- Republic of Texas $50 Jan. 25, 1840 Cr. A7 Medlar 27 PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.

1840 USD 1,400.00 - 2,100.00 USD 3,120.00
95013

Selma, AL- Selma, Marion and Memphis Railroad Company $1,000 Bond Sep. 1, 1869 Very Fine.

1869 USD 480.00 - 720.00 USD 2,880.00
95192

Natchez, MS- Planters Bank of the State of Mississippi $10 18__ G208 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

18__ USD 280.00 - 420.00 USD 2,640.00
95426

Sabine, TX- City of Sabine $250 Jan. 24, 1839 Medlar 2 PCGS Apparent Very Fine 30.

1839 USD 1,400.00 - 2,100.00 USD 2,640.00
95164

Columbus, MS- Unknown Issuer Exchange for $20 184__ Kraus 42105p Proof PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ.

184__ USD 280.00 - 420.00 USD 2,280.00
95116

New Orleans, LA- Citizens' Bank of Louisiana $10 186_ G26a Remainder PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

186_ USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 2,220.00
95420

Houston, TX- Government of Texas $20 Dec. 31, 1838 Cr. H19 Medlar 63 PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ.

1838 USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD 2,160.00
95419

Houston, TX- Government of Texas $10 Dec. 27, 1838 Cr. H17A Medlar 61 PMG Choice About Unc 58.

1838 USD 1,120.00 - 1,680.00 USD 1,920.00
95203

Natchez, MS- Mississippi Shipping Company $100 Post Note 18__ Kraus 30273p Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

18__ USD 400.00 - 600.00 USD 1,800.00
95251

Cazenovia, NY- Bank of Cazenovia $1 18__ G2a Proof PCGS Choice New 63.

18__ USD 960.00 - 1,440.00 USD 1,680.00
95399

Austin, TX- Republic of Texas $2 Sep. 1, 1841 Cr. A2 Medlar 22 PMG Very Fine 30.

1841 USD 640.00 - 960.00 USD 1,560.00
95139

Springfield, MA- Springfield Bank $1 May 1, 1857 G22a PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45.

1857 USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 1,560.00
95377

Unionville, SC- Cotton Planters Loan Association of the Fifth Congressional District of South Carolina $50 May 15, 1862 Sheheen 1102 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

1862 USD 640.00 - 960.00 USD 1,440.00
95159

Chatfield, MN- Bank of Chatfield $2 Sep. 20, 1862 G4a Hewitt B080-D2b PMG Choice Fine 15.

1862 USD 1,600.00 - 2,400.00 USD 1,440.00
95403

Austin, TX- Republic of Texas $20 Jan. 27, 1840 Cr. A6 Medlar 26 PMG About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.

1840 USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 1,440.00
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    Available for Immediate Purchase
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