1850's New Jersey Bordentown Bank $10 PMG Choice Unc 64 PP-B Very White

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View Listings View Feedback Add To Favorites Vist Store Ask Question Watch Item1850's New Jersey Bordentown Bank $10 PMG Choice Unc 64 PP-B Very WhiteItem# 007866Issue: Obsolete Bank NotesUNITED STATES OF AMERICANew Jersey, BordentownBordentown BankPlate Letter(s): B1850's, $10Catalogue No: Haxby#NJ35G20aCertified by: PMG Choice Uncirculated 64Fantastic QualityThis town was made famous by Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Spain and brother of the famous French Emperor. He moved to an estate called Point Breeze in Bordentown after he was overthrown as King of Spain. He brought much of his plundered wealth to the USA. Joseph entertained many of the leading intellectuals and politicians of his day.A note on quality of Obsolete Bank Notes.Unlike regular US Government notes, bank notes were not printed on the finest of cotton-bond paper or with the best of inks. They were not meant to circulate for a long period of time or circulate throughout the nation. They usually circulated on a local or state level, and probably not more then a few years at best. They were printed on whatever paper was available at the time. On some notes one can see some of the wood or pulp chips in the paper. In some cases, they were printed on earlier notes that were no longer in use. The technology of acid-free paper was not there yet, as seen with some of our national historical documents, and paper was much scarcer than we can today imagine. These notes had to be printed on semi-wet or moist paper, or the ink would not properly adhere. They were very labor intensive, and were printed by hand, one side at a time. They would manually ink the press, place the damp sheet in it, and run the roller over it. The sheet would be hung to dry, and the same process of wetting and printing would be repeated for the reverse. In the case where more than one color was used, the process would have to be repeated for each color. Unpurified water was used in the wetting process, thereby introducing more minerals or impurities to the paper. As a consequence, many of these notes are very difficult to locate without discoloration, color bleeding or what looks like water staining, due to the wetting process. As if that was not enough, they were individually cut with scissors or crude cutting boards, making them very difficult to find with good margins, or the design itself not cut into it. When grading them today, the coloration, bleeding or some stains, do not deduct from the grade, for the great majority have these problems. Margins, alignment and condition of the paper itself are the main grading points. However, when finding some of these notes without many of the usual problems, one should recognize that it is not the norm. That is one of the reasons why I have virtually all of these notes certified. They get sealed in archival holders, minimizing the aging and toning effects by not being exposed to the elements, and it also gives the client reassurance as to its authenticity and grade.Warning: I have seen some very white and super clean examples, but, upon close examination, they were nothing more than modern reproductions.1) You have never heard of me.I have been a life-member of the American Numismatic Association for over 25 years. (member#: 2995). In all these years, not a single complaint has ever been filed against me. I have been in the field of numismatics for over 35 years.2) You cannot view the item you are buying in person.I try my best to show clear and enlarged photos of the products I am offering. In the majority of cases, I am told by my clients that the item was better than expected. I encourage my buyers to view my feedback from previous buyers. In consideration, I offer an unconditional return policy, for any reason at all, unless otherwise stated, such as on bullion items or sold as-is.3) You are not sure if the item is authentic.To eliminate the concerns of my clients, I try my best to offer as many certified items as possible. In certain case... read more

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