--- product_id: 72344803 title: "1892 PAIR of 2 RARE and SUPERB 1892 GIRARD (ERIE) PA BANK DRAFTS w FINE OBSOLETE CURRENCY VIGNETTES and NOTEWORTHY AUTOGRPAH! CV $100 Payable at Chase Bank! XF-AU or better" price: "$83.31" currency: USD in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/72344803-1892-pair-of-2-rare-and-superb-1892-girard-erie store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Payable at Chase National Bank 125+ years vintage bank drafts Hand-signed authentic autographs 1892 PAIR of 2 RARE and SUPERB 1892 GIRARD (ERIE) PA BANK DRAFTS w FINE OBSOLETE CURRENCY VIGNETTES and NOTEWORTHY AUTOGRPAH! CV $100 Payable at Chase Bank! XF-AU or better **Price:** $83.31 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📜 Own a piece of history—where vintage currency meets exclusive autograph prestige! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 1892 PAIR of 2 RARE and SUPERB 1892 GIRARD (ERIE) PA BANK DRAFTS w FINE OBSOLETE CURRENCY VIGNETTES and NOTEWORTHY AUTOGRPAH! CV $100 Payable at Chase Bank! XF-AU or better - **How much does it cost?** $83.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/72344803-1892-pair-of-2-rare-and-superb-1892-girard-erie) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Museum-Grade Condition:** XF-AU or better grade with crisp embossing & minimal wear for premium display - • **Exclusive Dual-Date Sets:** Own 2 rare drafts from 1892/1893 plus a WWI-era 1914-1916 red-overprint rarity - • **Historic Financial Legacy:** Issued by prominent banker RS Battles, bridging currency, banking & autograph collecting - • **Timeless Americana Artistry:** Superb 19th-century engraving by American Bank Note Co. capturing miners & drovers - • **Limited Collector’s Treasure:** Only a handful exist with red overprints—secure your piece of Pennsylvania banking history now ## Overview This set includes two rare 1892 Girard (Erie) Pennsylvania bank drafts, payable at Chase National Bank, featuring exquisite obsolete currency vignettes and noteworthy hand signatures. Graded XF-AU or better, these jumbo-sized drafts showcase superb 19th-century engraving and come with a bonus ultra-rare WWI-era draft with red embossed overprints when purchasing two sets. A must-have collectible blending American banking history, fine engraving, and autograph collecting. ## Description Buy 2 Sets and Second Set will include a VERY RARE WW1-dated Draft (1914-1918) that is bright white with MULTIPLE EMBOSSED ENGRAVED RED OVERPRINTS including bank title!! Only a handful found with red overprints!! Dates will be 1892 and/or 1893 (older type) and/or 1914-1916 (newer RED type)... 4 DIFFERENT DATES and BEARERS with DIFFERENT BANK ENDORSEMENTS on the backs (f you buy 2 sets)!! PAIR OF VERY RARE ORIGINAL 1890's GIRARD (ERIE) PENNSYLVANIA BANK DRAFTS w FABULOUS OLD VIGNETTES! VERY LARGE SIZE! Here are 2 amazing 125 year old old jumbo size bank drafts (currency-like checks issued by old banks) from Girard Pennsylvania, dated in the 1890's. They were issued by RS Battles a prominent banker and local tycoon and were payable through the ChaseNational Bank. Great crossover collectible between 19th Century currency, banking, fine engraving, Pennsylvania and autograph collecting!! , Superb engraving by the American Bank Note Co. showing 19th Century. miners and drovers in the style of Obsolete and early U.S. Large Currency. Simply amazing ing Paper Americana at $15 each!!! WILL NOT LAST - DON"T BE SORRY!! Excellent condition with interesting stamps and endorsements. Dollar amounts and bearers may vary from scan. Small round or diamond shape cut cancellation with no paper loss. May have minor ink feathering from old fountain pen writing. One of two may have a little more wear or aging than the other. HOLD HISTORY IN YOUR HAND! ## Features - AMAZING 1892 ERIE PA BANK DRAFTS PAYABLE at CHASE NB! BEAUTIFULLY VIGNETTED and HAND SIGNED CURRENCY! CV $100 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B079C98KGN | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,339 in Collectible Coins ( See Top 100 in Collectible Coins ) #892 in Collectible Coin Sets | | Coin Variety 1 | Rare | | Composition | American Banknote Paper | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (125) | | Denomination | Varies | | Exterior Finish | Unfinished | | Grade Rating | XF-AU or better | | Grading Provided By | Seller | | Mint Mark | No Mint Mark | | Set | Set | | Set Name | 1892 Girard Erie Bank Drafts Pair | | Total Eaches | 2 | | Total Item Weight | 3 Grams | | Unit Count | 2.0 Count | | Year | 1892 | ## Product Details - **Grade Rating:** XF-AU or better - **Graded By:** Seller - **Material:** American Banknote Paper - **Variety:** Rare - **Year:** 1892 ## Images ![1892 PAIR of 2 RARE and SUPERB 1892 GIRARD (ERIE) PA BANK DRAFTS w FINE OBSOLETE CURRENCY VIGNETTES and NOTEWORTHY AUTOGRPAH! CV $100 Payable at Chase Bank! XF-AU or better - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O-X0PLlcL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: is the reverse blank** A: In terms of engraving, yes. But there are usually endorsements or depository stamps or other banks on back Thanks, Robert **Q: Is it real or it's a copy** A: Guaranteed real and original. Each one is hand signed with a different date, payee and $ amount. Thanks, Robert **Q: Are these authentic? If taken to a local shop will they be shown as real** A: They are guaranteed original and authentic. However, they have no redemption value, only collector value as they were cashed or cancelled 130 years ago. Thanks, Robert **Q: Come in plastic coating ir shield?** A: They aren't in individual holders but I ship them in a clear windowed envelope with 2 protective layers of cardboard. 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