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Plate 'B'. 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 texts: 'Will pay ONE DOLLAR to the bearer/at their Banking House on
demand'; below 'Chagres, January 1, 1851'. At the left panel large '1' with vignette of
paddlewheeler above and beehive below. The right panel with 'UN PESOS' outlined in white
on dark shading; Indian paddles canoe above; below white shaded 'ONE' on ornate gray
geometric background. Spaces for the signatures, 'Secty.' and 'Cash'r.' on bottom. Albert
Pick S888 (under Colombia); Unpriced, designated ''RARE''. |
