The Imperial Vault: National Bank Rarities

online only auction | 13 day sale | 3 days remaining
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Location
Irvine, CA 92620
Dates

Sale Starts

Tue
Jul 21
5pm

Sale Ends

Sun
Aug 2
7pm

Terms & Conditions

1. All bidders and buyers shall present satisfying documentation prior to the approval of this auction.
2. This auction contains items with 'no reserve' or 'reserve' pricing, as indicated in each item description. An item with 'no reserve' means there is no minimum price set, so the item is guaranteed to sell regardless of what the winning bid price is. An item containing a 'reserve' means that there is a minimum price that the bidding must reach to sell.
3. All property is sold 'as is' and neither Jasper52 nor the listing agent makes any warranties or representation or any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, or description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice, or in the catalog, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect those lots in which they have an interest.
4. Jasper52 will contact the winning bidders with shipping information after the auction. Buyer pays shipping cost indicated in the auction description, as well as any applicable taxes, duties or fees for items originating from outside of the buyer's home country. For buyer's outside of the Continental United States, the Jasper52 team will provide an introduction to global parcel or white glove shipping partners upon request.
5. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by Jasper52 shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder.
6. All merchandise purchased is payable directly to Jasper52 and must be paid for upon receipt of the invoice. Invoices are sent the day after the auction.. All merchandise must be removed from Jasper52 within fourteen business days of the auction, and in no event shall Jasper52 have any liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than fourteen business days after the sale. If any property has not been removed within fourteen business days from the date of sale, at the option of Jasper52 (a) the merchandise may be transferred to and stored at a bonded warehouse and the purchaser agrees to pay all transfer and storage expenses, and/or (b) Jasper52 may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.
7. Acceptable forms of payment are VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover, payable in U.S. dollars. Invoice must be paid in full. Jasper52 reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased until the funds have cleared.
8. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Jasper52 may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser's breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.
9. Jasper52 may, in its discretion and at purchaser's request, package and arrange for delivery as directed by the purchaser. In such event, purchaser agrees that (a) all such packaging, handling and delivery is at the sole risk of the purchaser and that Jasper52 shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items, and (b) purchaser shall pay in advance, all packaging expenses, including labor, materials, carrier's fees and all insurance charges. Please arrange seventy-two hours in advance for collection and delivery. Jasper52 shall not be responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses on behalf of purchaser and no sale shall be cancelled or refunded for lack of purchaser's noncompliance with permitting and licensing issues. Jasper52 WILL NOT CANCEL SALE DUE TO SHIPPING. Should items be returned to the Jasper52 listing agent due to incorrect address provided at checkout or shipping errors, the buyer will be obligated to make a 2nd payment for shipping, and will be liable for other fees and taxes that were associated with the lot(s) being directed back. Should the buyer not honor the obligation, they will violate the terms of the sale. Should the buyer want to be released from the sale after the initial payment, it is at Jasper52's discretion to honor that request. However, the shipping cost and excess fees would be withheld from the refund as services rendered.
10. A premium equal to 25% of the final bid price and a 3.99% processing fee will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.
11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale.
12. All sales are final and no refunds will be granted.
13. When you win an item, we will send you an invoice for it. If you have a credit card on file with LiveAuctioneers, it will be charged the balance on the invoice within 24 hours after the invoice is sent.
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Description & Details

Welcome to a numismatic event of significant historical magnitude. This auction presents a meticulously curated selection from "Imperial Currency Holdings," featuring artifacts that span from the Gilded Age to modern-day rarities. Every lot has been chosen for its historical significance, pristine preservation, or exceptional visual appeal.


Session Highlights:


The Crown Jewels of National Currency


This auction is headlined by two of the rarest notes in American banking history. We are offering the 1902 Mellon $100 National Note (Lot 1)**—one of only **4 known examples** from Pennsylvania, bearing the autograph of future Treasury Secretary Andrew W. Mellon—alongside the unique **1882 Pawhuska $20 "Frontier Rarity" (Lot 2) from the Oklahoma Territory. Furthering this remarkable selection is the **Lititz Springs $20 (Lot 4)** , the **ONLY known** $20 Plain Back for that charter, and the historic Gettysburg National Bank $10 (Lot 6) , a tangible link to the town forever etched in American memory.


Shipwreck Effect Treasures


Authenticated relics from the "Mount Everest of Shipwrecks," including PCGS-certified currency recovered from the SS Andrea Doria (Lots 9-10) , offering a tangible connection to the legendary 1956 maritime disaster. These notes were recovered from the Banco di Roma safe after resting 250 feet beneath the Atlantic for over 25 years.


PMG/PCGS Showcase


A stunning array of certified modern currency featuring extraordinary Fancy Serial Numbers—including Super Radars, Near-Solids, and Broken Ladders—as well as flawless Gem Proof Coins (PR/PF 69 & 70) from the San Francisco Mint.


Historic & Obsolete Notes


Discover iconic designs like the 1896 "Educational" Silver Certificate (Lot 3) , the last of the 1966 $100 Red Seal Legal Tender Notes (Lot 7) , and the Reconstruction-era 1872 South Carolina Revenue Bond Scrip (Lot 12) graded PMG 66 EPQ.


Spotlight on Extraordinary Fancy Serial Numbers

For the discerning collector of modern currency, we have assembled a remarkable collection of notes defined by their visually striking and mathematically rare serial numbers:


The Perfect Palindrome: A 1988 $1 Super Radar (Lot 16) —serial B69999996D—reads the same forwards and backwards, graded PCGS Gem Uncirculated 66 PPQ.


Near-Solid Sensations: A 2009 $100 Near Solid (Lot 20)** featuring **seven consecutive 8s (LE88888887E)** , alongside a **2013 $20 Near Solid (Lot 28) with five consecutive 9s (MB79999949J) .


Broken Ladder Rarity: A 2009A $100 Broken Ladder (Lot 24) with serial LK34728156A , a scrambled sequential pattern highly prized by specialists.


Repeater & Quad Pair Patterns: Including a 2017 $1 Repeater (Lot 22)** with serial **F77227722D** , a **1977A $1 Duplicate Pair (Lot 26) featuring matching serial numbers across two series years, and a 2017 $1 Quad Pair (Lot 31) with serial F66443366G .


Binary & Bookend Treasures: A 2009 $1 Binary (Lot 53)** composed exclusively of the digits 7 and 9 (**D79997797A** ), and a **2017 $1 Bookend (Lot 34) with the striking 888 pattern (D88861888B ).


Triple & Historic Signatures: A 2017 $1 Triple 8 and Triple 9 (Lot 46)** with serial **F19888999F** , and a **2021 $1 Broken Ladder (Lot 49) featuring the historic Yellen/Malerba signature combination.


Star Note Rarities: A 1957 $1 Silver Certificate Star Note (Lot 18)** graded CGC Superb Gem Uncirculated 66 PQ, and a **1969 $10 Star Note (Lot 30) from the Boston district in Crisp Uncirculated condition.


Whether you are a registry-set builder seeking that missing key-date, a maritime history enthusiast, a fancy serial number specialist, or a collector of high-grade modern proofs, this auction offers an unparalleled opportunity to acquire condition-census, "only-known," and visually stunning pieces that will anchor any collection.


The auction is live. Lots of this caliber do not appear often. Set your maximum bids early—these rarities will not last until the final minute.

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