Nevada: The Manhattan Silver Mining Co. $20

Here is a “mint” example (unused) of the famous Manhattan Silver Mine Company note from Austin, Nevada. 

“PAY TO THE BARRIER:      TWENTY DOLLARS IN MERCHANTABLE SILVER,
         Paxton & Curtis Bankers, Austin, Nev.”

This attractive crisp note is printed in LIGHT BROWN INK with yellow seal background.  At the center of the note is a beautiful rural view of the mine in Austin, Nevada in the 1870’s.  This piece is from the famous John Ford collection! 

#W19 – Price $195