Paper Money: New Acquisitions

USA MPC Series 692 $5

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A now very scarce denomination especially in crisp uncirculated, this note has as it's main vignette Eve by engraver Edward R. Felver, and the reverse elk is conjectured to have been engraved by Len Buckley.

 

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El Banco de Occidente en Quetzaltenango 5 Pesos 1918 ~ Guatemala

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This note was issued by a commercial bank, El Banco de Occidente, Quetzaltenango, in the city of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala's second largest city in south central Guatemala. The design of this note dates into the late 19th century for this bank, and was used up until the currency recall in 1925.

 

Sweden ~ Bohus Läns Enskilda Bank 10 Kronor 1879

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Bohus Läns is a province in western Sweden, and was formerly part of the Kingdom of Norway, it's principal city is Uddevalla. This region was well known for herring fisheries during the 18th and 19th centuries, but light industry made inroads during the late 19th century. During the 19th century Swedish commercial banks issued their own notes, a privilege that existed until very early in the 20th century. This note was issued by Bohus Läns Enskilda Bank in Uddevalla and is notable for having been printed by Waterlow and Son's Engravers in London.

 

Sweden 10 Kronor 1968

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Sweden has the unique distinction in Europe of having issued the first paper money in 1661 from Stockholms Banco in Stockholm. Curiously this first issue of paper money ominously foretold a situation common with banknote issues from there onwards - the bank failed in 1664. In 1668 the charter for the bank was passed onto Riksens Ständers Bank but this bank did not issue banknotes, but being authorised by the Swedish parliament, essentially acted as the central bank for the Swedish government. In reality though, legally the bank was not recognised as the central bank of Sweden until legislation was passed in 1897, which also resulted in granting the privilege of banknote issue solely to the newly named Sveriges Riksbank.



This commemorative note from 1968 commemorated the 300 anniversary of the charter of this bank - the figure of Svea representing the spirit of Sweden and she has traditionally appeared on Swedish banknotes. This note is enclosed in a commemorative folder, which is the reason the image is a bit off.

 

That's an awesome note.

Thanks for putting it on my "TO BUY" list... Jerk. :goofer:

 

This is the newest addition to my New Jersey obsolete collection. It certainly can't compare to the beauty of the notes just posted by scottishmoney, but I collect these more for the history than anything else. The crude workmanship and wear have a certain appeal to me though.
This particular piece of private scrip is very rare and was issued by the Bodine Brothers (Job, William, and Joel) for use in their company store. They were one of many early manufacturers of glass products in the South Jersey area during the early and mid 1800's. Originally the company was started around 1839 by their father Joel, and two partners named Gabriel Iszard, and William Coffin Jr. Joel Bodine took sole ownership in 1842, and admitted his sons in 1846. At that point the company was called Joel Bodine & Sons. When Sr. retired in 1855 his boys took control and it became Bodine Brothers. They operated the company until 1866, when it became Thomas Bodine & Co. Thomases relationship to the brothers is unknown. The Bodine Brothers also issued a brass Civil War token in 1863 which is the absolute key to a collection of New Jersey issues.
This denomination is unlisted in Wait, but he does list a 5 Cent note and designates it W-2463. He considers it an R-6 (5-10 known), but this one and my 25 Cent note are probably even rarer than that. I've researched the Bodines on and off for many years, and have only run into a single 5 Cent example before this. In any case, I consider this the highlight of my collection thus far. I hope you like it and thanks for looking.

Bruce

 

Wow, a great story and what a rare piece! Congrats Bruce, that is quite the acquisition.

And SM, as always wonderful ladies and thanks for the details on the notes too.

Dave

 

I posted one of the $5's earlier - found her sister and she's just as pretty!



This was another recent pick up off Ebay.



Headed over to FUN Show this week to pick up a few more addtions!

 

I like that "prairie schooner" on that 25 cent note. I have to wonder that the note is darned near unique if not so. Notes like that are always more fascinating with the stories behind them.

 

Nice notes, and thank you for serving!

 

Both your New Orleans notes are gorgeous, Salty. Thanks for posting them.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if it were unique as well scottishmoney. Like I said earlier, I researched the Bodine glassmaking family on and off for a number of years because of their very rare Civil War token, and only came across a single 5 -Cent denomination note before. Just recently I was researching another aspect of the family and this note popped up on a dealer's website. He was asking strong money for it, so I let it ride for awhile. I finally talked myself into buying it and negotiated a better deal with him. The rest is history as they say. Glad I did it because I may never see another example. In this case the poor condition of the note is of no concern to me. Thanks for your comments.

Bruce

 

I like all of your notes SemperFi, but somehow the Grant is the prettiest in my eyes...I can't help it, I like the bigger number on it.

Bruce

 

This MPC is amazing man. Sweet note. The kind that keeps me going with currency of all kinds. Just awesome.

 

Here are a couple of my latest acquisitions:

 

These likely aren't that great, but i picked up these series 1957B dollar silver certificates recently for a few dollars. I didn't have anything with consecutive serial numbers so i thought they were cool. The serial number on the bottom one is stamped slightly higher than the top one, i don't know if that means anything. The slight fold up on the bottom one at the left top is from the cover or whatever they were in, other than that they're nearly perfect.

 

Always loved that 3D 'ONE DOLLAR' above the seal on those silver certs. Consecutive numbers are always cool btw...
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Personally I've been going nuts buying currency lately since I've been down on the couch for the last six weeks from my pre and post back surgery ordeal! Just haven't had a chance to scan anything. It's been tough doing everything on a android tablet. Did pick up a couple $20 1914 midgrades yesterday mornings. Btw; Steve those $50 Brown seal that were consecutive got split up to two different buyers LOL... I ended up scoring my $50BS I/9 in XF from a 'buy me now' auction for about 130. Hopefully not to bad a deal - anyhow it feels that empty slot in the book.
Later guys...

 

nice notes! I want a one dollar silver cert star like that. They are awesome.

 

avenger, PM me if you're interested in one in Fine condition for a decent price.

 

Got this in the mail today. A special thanks to Matt, (Dr.Kegg) for the sweet deal.