1929 $10 1ST NB BRIDGEPORT CT

Fr. 1801-1 Type 1 | Charter #335 | Serial F006142A | PMG 55 

Desirable Bridgeport CT National Bank Note

Offered here is an attractive 1929 Series $10 Bridgeport CT National Bank Note issued by The First National Bank and Trust Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Charter #335. This example bears serial number F006142A and has been certified by PMG as Choice About Uncirculated.

Well-centered and bright, this piece displays excellent eye appeal, bold printing, and strong paper quality that collectors seek in higher-grade National Bank Notes.

Scarce Connecticut Banking History

This Bridgeport CT National Bank Note comes from a historic Connecticut institution. Census records indicate 187 small-size notes are reported for this title, while no large-size notes are known, making surviving examples important pieces of Connecticut banking history.

National Bank Notes from prominent Connecticut cities have long been popular with collectors due to their connection to the state’s industrial and financial development. Notes from Bridgeport are especially desirable because of the city’s importance as a manufacturing and transportation center during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

The History of Bridgeport, Connecticut

Located on Long Island Sound, Bridgeport is Connecticut’s largest city and one of New England’s most historic commercial centers. Originally inhabited by the Paugussett people, the area developed into a thriving colonial settlement before being incorporated as a town in 1821 and a city in 1836.

Bridgeport grew rapidly through shipbuilding, manufacturing, trade, and railroad expansion. By the early twentieth century, it had become one of Connecticut’s leading industrial cities. The city is also closely associated with the famous showman P. T. Barnum, who served as mayor and helped shape the community’s development.

Outstanding Collector Opportunity

Collectors seeking a premium Bridgeport CT National Bank Note will appreciate the originality, strong grade, and excellent appearance of this PMG-certified example. The combination of a desirable Connecticut title, Choice About Uncirculated condition, and EPQ designation makes this note an excellent addition to any National Currency, Connecticut, or advanced paper money collection.

Highlights

• Fr. 1801-1 Type 1
• $10 National Bank Note
• The First National Bank and Trust Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Charter #335
• Serial Number F006142A
• PMG 55
• Choice About Uncirculated
• Bright, well-centered example
• 187 reported small-size notes
• No large-size notes reported
• Historic Connecticut issuer
• Strong eye appeal and originality