Description
Offered here is a standout FR‑1801‑1 1929 Type 1 $10 National Bank Note from The First National Bank of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, Charter #5142, carrying a striking two‑digit radar serial number C001100A — a binary pattern of zeros and ones that PMG specifically calls out on the holder. Fancy‑serial nationals from tough Pennsylvania banks are extremely scarce, and this one sits in a class of its own.
Graded PMG 25 Very Fine Plus, this note is circulated but comment‑free, with strong detail and clean paper for the grade. PMG’s recognition of the radar serial elevates this piece into crossover territory for both national bank collectors and fancy‑number specialists.
🔥 Rarity & Census
- 95 small‑size notes known for McKees Rocks
- 25 large‑size known
- This radar is more than likely the only one recorded in the census
This is the kind of note that simply does not surface often, and when it does, it disappears into advanced Pennsylvania collections.
🏙️ About McKees Rocks (“The Rocks”)
McKees Rocks sits along the south bank of the Ohio River in Allegheny County and has deep industrial roots — railroads, steel, machine shops, and heavy manufacturing defined the borough for decades. The area is also home to one of Pennsylvania’s most significant ancient sites: the McKees Rocks Indian Mound, built by the Adena and Hopewell cultures and once the largest mound in the state. The borough’s layered history — Native American settlement, French exploration, early American frontier activity, and industrial expansion — adds depth and character to any note from this charter.
🎯 Why This Note Matters
- Tough Pennsylvania bank
- Fancy serial radar on a national
- PMG‑labeled binary pattern
- Strong VF+ eye appeal
- Census rarity with almost no fancy‑serial competition
A cool, visually striking, historically rich McKees Rocks national — and one of the most desirable small‑size examples from this charter.
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