Description
1882 $100 Brown Back Niles Ohio – First National Bank of Niles (Charter 4190)
The 1882 $100 Brown Back Niles Ohio note offered here is one of the most important large‑size Nationals ever documented from Trumbull County and stands as the undisputed key rarity for Charter 4190. This high‑denomination Brown Back, issued by the First National Bank of Niles, is the only known $100 example recorded for the bank. As a result, it represents a true trophy piece for advanced collectors of Ohio National Bank Notes.
PMG Certified & Strong Eye Appeal
Graded PMG 25 Very Fine with the notation “Minor Repairs,” this note retains strong color, bold design elements, and excellent overall eye appeal for the grade. Although it circulated honestly, the portraits remain sharp, the layout is well‑defined, and the intricate brown overprint shows impressive clarity. High‑denomination Nationals from Ohio are scarce in any form; however, a unique $100 Brown Back from a bank with only seven large‑size notes known elevates this example into an elite category of rarity.
A Notoriously Tough Ohio Issuer
The First National Bank of Niles (Charter #4190) is a notoriously difficult issuer. The bank has zero small‑size notes reported and only a handful of large‑size survivors across all denominations. Within that already tiny population, this is the only documented 1882 $100. For collectors who pursue true one‑of‑one material, this note represents a singular opportunity that simply does not repeat.
Rarity at Every Level
Trumbull County produced very few high‑denomination Nationals, and offerings of this caliber are virtually nonexistent in today’s market. This note checks every major rarity category:
- Population rarity – Only seven large‑size notes known for the bank
- Denomination rarity – The only $100 known for Charter 4190
- Type rarity – A scarce high‑denomination Brown Back
- Bank rarity – A tough Ohio issuer with no small‑size survivors
Because of these combined factors, this note stands as a centerpiece‑level item for any advanced National Bank Note collection.
A True Collection Anchor
For specialists in Ohio Nationals, Brown Backs, or unique charter‑level rarities, this note offers everything collectors chase: historical significance, exceptional scarcity, and undeniable presence. It is the kind of piece that anchors a collection and seldom reappears once placed. Opportunities to acquire a unique $100 Brown Back from Niles, Ohio are virtually unheard of, making this offering especially significant.
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