CVC & Collectables presents a classic small-size National Bank Note issued by The Mellon National Bank of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one of the most influential banking institutions in American financial history. This $5 Series of 1929 note represents the final era of National Bank Notes and reflects the transition of U.S. currency during a period of profound economic change.
Currency Highlights:
- Issuer: The Mellon National Bank
- City / State: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Charter Number: 6301
- Denomination: $5
- Series: 1929 Small Size, Type 1
- Friedberg Number: Fr. 1800-1
- Grade: PMG Choice Very Fine 35
- Paper Quality: EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)
- Signatures: Jones / Woods
- Obverse Vignette: Abraham Lincoln
- Reverse Vignette: Lincoln Memorial
- Circulation Status: Obsolete National Currency
Collectibility:
Pittsburgh is a major banking city with strong collector demand, and Mellon National Bank notes are especially desirable due to their historic prominence. The EPQ designation adds premium appeal, indicating original paper quality with minimal handling. A solid mid-grade example of a key issuing bank. Find more alike here!
