1882 $5 Brown Back National - Portland, ME (Charter 1023)

Graded Very Fine 25 by PMG, this 1882 $5 Brown Back from The Merchants National Bank of Portland, Maine demonstrates respectable paper quality with minor circulation evident. The obverse features a detailed portrait and sharp signatures, with the brown overprint contrasting well against the design. The reverse boasts an intricate geometric pattern and well-defined numerals indicating the charter information. Despite some typical folds and minor signs of wear, the note retains excellent eye appeal.