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"Appalachicola," FL- Bank of West Florida $5 Nov. 20, 1832 G30 Benice 3 PMG Very Fine 30. ...

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Grade: 30
Quantity: 1
Last Update: 7/29/2026
Dealer:  (Terms) Heritage Auctions (HA.com)

Auction: Tuesday Internet U.S. Currency Auction #142631 - Session 1 View this auction on the auction site
Auction Date: 7/28/2026 - 8/4/2026
Lot Number: 81073 View this lot on the auction site
"Appalachicola," FL- Bank of West Florida $5 Nov. 20, 1832 G30 Benice 3 PMG Very Fine 30. The bank was originally authorized in 1829 to be located in Marianna. Two years later a branch in Apalachicola. In 1832, the bank was authorized to move to Apalachicola and keep an agency in Marianna. The bank did not prosper and closed its doors in 1837. A brief attempt was made to revive it, but this too failed, with the bank's notes quoted at 5¢ on the dollar. The bank's closure became permanent in 1842. This $5 design features Justice standing with a shield surmounted by an eagle in front of bales and barrels at center. A vignette of Proserpina standing by a column is at left and a round vignette of two men evaluating livestock is at right. There is a small vignette of a Native American in a canoe at bottom center. Unfortunately, the location of the bank was misspelled by Rawdon, Wright Hatch & Co. as "Appalachicola" with two Ps. HID08101242017 www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

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