Description
The National Bank of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Charter #593
Offered here is a 1929 Series $10 National Bank Note issued by The National Bank of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Charter #593. This desirable Type 1 small-size national bank note bears serial number E006657A and represents an excellent piece of Franklin County banking history.
For collectors seeking a note from historic Chambersburg and Franklin County, this attractive example offers both collector appeal and historical significance.
Condition and Eye Appeal
We have graded this note Very Fine (VF).
This piece has seen real commercial use, has slight teller ink on back. yet remains entirely original and highly sought after.
Features include:
- Very Fine condition
- Original circulated paper
- Great eye appeal
- Teller ink on back
- Honest circulation wear
- Strong collector appeal
Scarcity of Charter #593
The National Bank of Chambersburg operated under Charter #593, one of the earlier national bank charters issued in the United States.
According to current census data, 36 Large Size notes and just 97 Small-Size notes are reported for Charter #593. With fewer than 100 small-size examples known, notes from this Franklin County bank remain popular with collectors of Pennsylvania Nationals and small-town bank notes.
About Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Chambersburg serves as the county seat of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and is located within the historic Cumberland Valley. Founded in 1730, the community grew into an important transportation, manufacturing, and commercial center along major routes connecting Pennsylvania and Maryland.
The town played a significant role in early American history, including the French and Indian War and the Civil War. Chambersburg is notably remembered as the only major Northern town burned by Confederate forces during the Civil War. Local banking institutions such as The National Bank of Chambersburg helped support the area’s business growth and economic development throughout the National Banking Era.
Why Collect This Note?
- Original 1929 Series $10 National Bank Note
- The National Bank of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
- Charter #593
- Type 1 Small Size Note
- Serial Number E006657A
- Very Fine condition
- Great eye appeal
- Problem-free example
- Franklin County issuer
- Only 36 Large Size and 97 Small Size notes reported
Inventory Details
Series: 1929
Denomination: $10
Bank: The National Bank of Chambersburg
Location: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Charter Number: 593
Type: Type 1 Small-Size National Bank Note
Serial Number: E006657A
Grade: Very Fine (VF)