Washington Bank $1
1830s Proof. Durand 2508, Haxby RI-1560 G18P pp A, Bowers W-RI-1620-001-G050
From the bank’s fourth issue of notes. Engraved by Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co., New York. Possibly one of two proofs known.
Ex Coll. John J. Ford, Jr.
Ex St. Louis PCDA Sale (R.M. Smythe & Co., November 4-5, 1994, Lot 1260)
Ex Coll. Herb and Martha Schingoethe (Schingoethe Part 5, R. M. Smythe & Co., December 13-14, 2005, Lot 3025)
Ex 52 Collection
Ex Coll. Charles R. Pease, Jr.
Each of the bank’s notes feature an image of George Washington.
At right, Hope stands with an anchor, representing Rhode Island.