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Maine "Circus Poster" $5 Brown Back

Augusta, ME - $5 1882 Brown Back Fr. 466 The First National Bank Ch. # 367 PMG Choice Fine 15.
This circulated yet still attractive $5 Brown Back from Maine's state capital bears the all-time favorite bank title layout to be found on a National Bank Note - the famous "Circus Poster." It is one of just two such pieces reported from this large-only capital city charter that closed in 1916. However, with the other known example housed in a PCGS Apparent Very Good 8 holder, this offering is the finest of the pair. It displays pleasing color and signatures for the grade, with just a small area of residue on the back.


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Estimate: $2,000 - up.

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Auction Dates
January
13th-16th Tuesday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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This lot is in: 2 - Heritage Signature® Auctions Floor Session (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 20219-21059) - 11:00 AM Central Time, Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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