United States 5 Dollars, 1853

Searsport Bank - Maine

United States 5 Dollars, 1853 obverse
United States 5 Dollars, 1853 reverse

Information:

Country United States
Period Dollar (1785-date)
Currency Dollars
Denomination 5 Dollars
Type Local banknotes
Year 1853
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 187x77 mm

Obverse:

United States 5 Dollars, 1853

Obverse text

American Bank Note Co. New-York STATE OF MAINE The President, Directors of THE SEARSPORT BANK Will pay FIVE DOLLARS to bearer on demand SEARSPORT ____18____

Obverse symbol

Left side 2 numeral 5, Center left a vignette of a large Eagle with sailing ships in background, Right center a portrait of a young woman. Lower right a motif of an Anchor. Center bottom a large red FIVE pocket.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse symbol

Blank.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1853-1867) ND (1853-1867) + - - - - - -