Description
🔵 1875 $10 •The Second National Bank of Wilkes‑Barre, PA • Charter #104 •
1875 $10 Second National Bank Wilkes‑Barre PMG 25 Note Overview
A scarce early National Bank Note from Charter #104 – The Second National Bank of Wilkes‑Barre, Pennsylvania, issued under the 1875 Series and certified PMG 25 with no comments. This example shows honest circulation, strong remaining detail, and resides attractively in the PMG holder. At this grade level, it stands as the finest known example for this type, making it a true condition rarity for the bank and charter. There are a total of #102 Large-size notes known on this charter and #202 Small-size notes.
🏦 Historical Importance
Wilkes‑Barre is one of Pennsylvania’s most historically significant banking cities, with seven National Banks chartered during the note‑issuing era. Only six of those banks issued currency, and early notes such as 1875 Series from Ch. 104 are notoriously difficult to locate in any grade.
Founded in 1769 and booming through the 19th century due to coal mining and industrial expansion, Wilkes‑Barre became a major financial center in the Wyoming Valley. Early Nationals from this region are tightly held and seldom appear on the market.
📉 Extreme Rarity
For the 1875 Series, only two notes are recorded in the census—both $10 denominations:
- This note – PMG 25, no comments, finest known
- Serial #9864 – PMG 20 with pinholes, last sold for $1,200 in January 2023
With just two survivors, this charter and series combination ranks among the toughest early Pennsylvania Nationals to acquire.
🔥 Why This Note Matters
- Finest known 1875 $10 from Ch. 104
- Only two examples documented for the entire series
- Clean PMG holder with no issues noted
- Early Wilkes‑Barre Nationals are rarely offered
- Strong historical appeal from a seven‑bank city
- Ideal for Pennsylvania collectors, type collectors, and rarity‑focused National specialists
A true opportunity to secure a top‑pop, two‑known rarity from one of Pennsylvania’s most historically rich banking centers. Notes of this caliber do not surface often—and when they do, they disappear quickly into advanced collections.
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