Description
1882 $5 Brown Back – Topeka KS Brown Back – Charter #3909
This exceptional Topeka KS Brown Back is an 1882 Series $5 National Bank Note issued by The Merchants National Bank of Topeka, Kansas, Charter #3909. Serial number 12654 bears the desirable Rosecrans-Hyatt signature combination and is certified PCGS Choice Uncirculated 62 with no comments.
The note immediately stands out because of its strong eye appeal. Bright paper, sharp detail, and excellent centering combine to create a premium example. Furthermore, the originality of the paper and inks gives this Topeka KS Brown Back an especially attractive appearance.
Only 52 large size notes are known from this charter. In addition, most surviving examples are heavily circulated. As a result, high-grade examples are rarely available to collectors. This specimen ranks above nearly all reported examples and sits at the top alongside just two other Uncirculated notes from the bank.
Collectors of Kansas Nationals actively seek quality pieces from scarce charters. Consequently, this Topeka KS Brown Back represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a conditionally rare note from one of Kansas’s most collected banking communities. The combination of rarity, grade, and visual appeal places this note among the finest survivors known.
About Topeka, Kansas
The city of Topeka takes its name from a Kansa-Osage word commonly associated with a place to dig potatoes. Founded in 1855, Topeka quickly became an important center for commerce, transportation, and government throughout Kansas. Today, it remains the state capital and an important part of Kansas history.
Because of that rich history, collectors continue to pursue National Bank Notes issued by Topeka institutions. A high-grade Topeka KS Brown Back such as this one offers both historical significance and strong collector demand.
Note Highlights
- Friedberg FR-470
- 1882 Series $5 Brown Back
- Charter #3909
- Serial Number 12654
- Rosecrans-Hyatt Signatures
- The Merchants National Bank of Topeka, Kansas
- PCGS Choice Uncirculated 62
- No Comments
- Only 52 Large Size Notes Known
- #13 TOTAL Brown backs on $5.00’s
- Among the Finest Known Examples
- Bright and Well Centered
- Exceptional Eye Appeal
- Rare Kansas National Bank Note