Description
1929 $100 Live Stock National Bank of Chicago IL
This 1929 $100 Live Stock National Bank of Chicago, Illinois National Bank Note is an impressive high-denomination example from one of America’s most important banking cities. Listed as Friedberg FR-1804-2, this Type 2 National Currency note was issued by The Live Stock National Bank of Chicago under Charter #13674.
The note carries serial number A000960 and has been third-party graded PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine. It is a clean, attractive example with excellent overall eye appeal. The note shows evidence of only limited circulation before being removed from circulation and preserved.
Scarce Chicago National Bank Note
According to the census information provided for this listing, a total of 167 small-size National Bank Notes are known from The Live Stock National Bank of Chicago, while no large-size notes are reported. Furthermore, all of the reported examples are Type 2 notes.
Finding a problem-free example in PMG 45 makes this an especially desirable note for collectors seeking attractive, higher-grade Chicago National Currency. The bold $100 denomination also gives the note an impressive presence in any advanced National Bank Note collection.
The History of Chicago, Illinois
Chicago developed from a small settlement into one of the most important American cities of the 19th century. Jean Baptiste Point du Sable established a settlement in the area during the 1780s and is widely recognized as Chicago’s founder.
Fort Dearborn was constructed in 1803, helping establish the area’s strategic importance. The Town of Chicago was organized in 1833, followed by incorporation of the City of Chicago in 1837. During the decades that followed, Chicago experienced extraordinary growth and became an important center for transportation, commerce, industry, and banking.
This 1929 $100 Live Stock National Bank of Chicago note combines Chicago banking history, a desirable $100 denomination, strong collector appeal, and a problem-free PMG 45 grade. It would make an excellent addition to an advanced National Bank Note or Illinois currency collection.