PA. Bank of the United States, 1841, I/U Second of Exchange Issued

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 25, 1841. 10,000 Pounds Sterling I/U 2nd of Exchange, Black print with vignette of bank building at top center, S/N 379, Signed by President James Robertson. James Robertson served as the final president of the Bank of the United States (operating under its Pennsylvania state charter) from 1841 until March 22, 1852. Because he took over after the institution's catastrophic financial collapse in February 1841, his entire presidency was dedicated to the liquidation and winding down of the bank's remaining assets. VF to XF condition. DTLC.

Estimate:$400

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