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Rarest Nevada Revenue Check: Chollar Potosi Mining Co. w/ Violet Nevada Stamp [144768]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Mining Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Rarest Nevada Revenue Check: Chollar Potosi Mining Co. w/ Violet Nevada Stamp  [144768]
SOLD
1,750.00USDto e******n+ buyer's premium (437.50)
This item SOLD at 2022 Apr 27 @ 09:24UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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This is the Holy Grail for Nevada check and RN collectors! Chollar Potosi Mining Company Check, Virginia City, Nevada with RN-B17d, the rarest of the Nevada imprinted revenues. This check was issued in Dec. 1869 and is signed by Isaac Requa as superintendent. Violet 2 cent Nevada stamp on the left border and RN-B imprinted revenue at center. Some stains on the right side.

There are only a handful (perhaps 4) of these known, and this is arguably the finest example. The stamp is a vibrant violet color, while some other examples are faded. Due to its unique color and condition, this particular check was featured in Michael Mahler's "Stamp Taxes in Nevada" series.

We have not sold one of these in over 10 years; the last one (in much worse condition) sold for $1,500 (plus BP).

This will be the crown jewel of your Nevada/Comstock check collection.

City: Virginia City
State: Nevada
Date: 1869