Description
The National Bank of Sheffield, Pennsylvania | Charter #6193
Scarce Pennsylvania National Bank Note
Offered here is a 1929 Series $5 National Bank Note issued by The National Bank of Sheffield, Pennsylvania, Charter #6193. This desirable Type 2 small-size national bank note represents a scarce surviving example from Warren County and an increasingly difficult note to locate for collectors of Pennsylvania nationals.
With limited survivors reported from this charter, Sheffield remains a highly collectible location for both National Bank Note specialists and Pennsylvania currency enthusiasts.
Condition and Collector Appeal
We grade this note Fine to Very Fine (F-VF).
The note is completely problem-free, displaying honest circulation while retaining solid overall eye appeal. Features include:
- No rips
- No holes
- Original circulated condition
- Even wear consistent with the grade
- Attractive appearance for the issue
A wholesome and affordable example from a scarce Pennsylvania charter.
Scarcity of Charter #6193
According to available census information, surviving notes from Charter #6193 are quite limited.
Known survivors include:
- 10 Large Size Notes
- 26 Small Size Notes
With only a small number of notes reported across both size categories, surviving examples from The National Bank of Sheffield are eagerly sought by collectors assembling Pennsylvania National Bank Note collections.
About Sheffield, Pennsylvania
Sheffield is located in Warren County, Pennsylvania, within the scenic Allegheny National Forest region of northwestern Pennsylvania. Founded as a lumber and manufacturing community, Sheffield developed alongside the timber industry that helped shape much of the region during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Today, Sheffield remains a small Pennsylvania community known for its rural character, outdoor recreation opportunities, and connection to the state’s historic lumber era. Notes issued by local institutions such as The National Bank of Sheffield provide a tangible link to the town’s commercial and banking history during the early twentieth century.
Why Collect This Note?
- Original 1929 Series $5 National Bank Note
- The National Bank of Sheffield, Pennsylvania
- Charter #6193
- Type 2 Small Size Issue
- Fine to Very Fine condition
- Problem-free note
- No rips or holes
- Scarce Pennsylvania charter
- Only 26 small-size notes reported
- Excellent addition to any National Bank Note collection
Inventory Details
Series: 1929
Denomination: $5
Bank: The National Bank of Sheffield
Location: Sheffield, Pennsylvania
Charter Number: 6193
Type: Type 2 Small Size National Bank Note
Grade: Fine to Very Fine (F-VF)
A scarce and problem-free Pennsylvania National Bank Note from Charter #6193, offering solid collector appeal and limited census availability.