Description
Miners National Bank of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | Charter #13852
Desirable Wilkes-Barre National Bank Note
Offered here is a 1929 Series $10 National Bank Note issued by the Miners National Bank of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Charter #13852. This attractive Type 2 small-size national bank note bears serial number A67942 and represents a desirable piece of northeastern Pennsylvania banking history.
National Bank Notes from Wilkes-Barre remain popular with collectors due to the city’s rich connection to the anthracite coal industry and its importance as one of Pennsylvania’s major commercial centers during the National Banking Era.
Condition and Eye Appeal
We grade this note Very Fine (VF).
This example remains a problem-free note with honest circulation and pleasing overall appearance.
Highlights include:
- Very Fine grade
- Strong eye appeal
- Original circulated condition
- Problem-free paper
- No distracting issues
- Attractive color and appearance
A wholesome and collectible example from a well-known Pennsylvania banking institution.
Charter #13852
The Miners National Bank of Wilkes-Barre operated under Charter #13852 and issued small-size National Bank Notes during the final years of the National Bank Note era.
Notes from coal-region banks have long attracted collector interest due to their connection with one of America’s most important industrial regions.
About Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Located along the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre developed into one of Pennsylvania’s most important cities during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The city’s growth was fueled by the anthracite coal industry, attracting workers and businesses from around the world.
By the early 1900s, Wilkes-Barre had become a major commercial and financial center for northeastern Pennsylvania. Banks such as the Miners National Bank played an important role in supporting local commerce, mining interests, and regional economic development.
Today, Wilkes-Barre remains the largest city in Luzerne County and a popular collecting location for Pennsylvania National Bank Notes.
Why Collect This Note?
- Original 1929 Series $10 National Bank Note
- Miners National Bank of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Charter #13852
- Type 2 Small Size Note
- Serial Number A67942
- Very Fine condition
- Problem-free example
- Strong eye appeal
- Popular Pennsylvania collecting location
- Historic anthracite coal region bank
Inventory Details
Series: 1929
Denomination: $10
Bank: Miners National Bank
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Charter Number: 13852
Type: Type 2 Small Size National Bank Note
Serial Number: A67942
Grade: Very Fine (VF)
A problem-free and attractive Wilkes-Barre National Bank Note from Charter #13852, offering strong eye appeal and historical significance from Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region.