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Plate 'A'. Chagres [Panama under Colombia]. January 1, 1851. Printed on white banknote
grade paper. Lithographed with imprint of 'Wheeler, Beale & Co., N.Y.' on the bottom
edge. At the top center, under the curved title in Gothic font, is an eagle on a rock.
Underneath, the central texts: 'Will pay HALF DOLLAR to the bearer/at their Banking House
on demand'; below 'Chagres, January 1, 1851'. At the left panel large '1/2' with vignette
of paddlewheeler above and beehive below. The left panel with 'MEDIO PESOS' outlined in
white on dark shading; Indian paddles canoe above and below white shaded 'HALF' on ornate
gray geometric background. Spaces for the signatures, 'Secty.' and 'Cash'r.' on bottom.
Albert Pick S887 (under Colombia); Unpriced, designated ''RARE''. |
