^Lot 405 Baltimore, J.I. Cohen & Brothers, Obsolete Proof Banknote ÒMaryland Plate NoteÓ.

Baltimore, Maryland, 18xx (ca.1830's), $50, (K/S/G 5.35.11), Maryland Plate Note, Black on india paper, two young women flank shield at top center, Standing Justice at right and seated Liberty with Staff and cap on left, No S/N, A classic proof and also well researched in the Maryland book. The banking house of J.I. Cohen, Jr. & Brothers conducted business on the corner of Baltimore & Calvert Streets, among the principals was Col. Mendes I. Cohen, who was a collector and antiquarian with interests in art, coins, Egyptian relics, armor and more, Historic note. Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition, DUBS, (Ex. ABN Sale part of lot 630, Ex Smythe & Co., Auction 247, Mar. 23, 2005, Lot #4139, sold for $748)