1 Dollar Farmington Bank

Issuer United States
Year 1851-1899
Type Local banknote
Value 1 Dollar (1 USD)
Currency Dollar (1785-date)
Composition Paper
Size 184 × 72 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York, United States (1847-1858)
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Obverse description Two allegorical figures seated at left and right. The one on the left holds a scroll and spear, with a shield by her side and an owl and books at her feet. The one on the right holds a spear raising a Phrygian cap on the end and the American crest at her feet. In the center, an eagle with outstretched wings holding the American crest in one paw, on the left a sailing boat and on the right a building. The ONE in red is an overprint intended to protect against counterfeiting.
Obverse lettering ONE 1 Farmington Dec. 4th 18___ 1 ONE THE FARMINGTON BANK New England Bank Note Co. Boston Will pay to bearer on demand ONE ONE DOLLAR NEW-HAMPSHIRE _______________________Cash.ʳ _______________________Pres.ᵗ Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison, New York
Reverse description Face value. The ONE in red on the reverse appears inverted.
Reverse lettering 1 ONE
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Variants January 2, 1911
Numisquare ID 7497335460
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