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THBMormon Founder Joseph Smith, Signed Kirtland Safety Society Banknote, 1837
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LiveSep 8, 2017 - Sep 9, 2017
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Smith, Joseph Jr. (1805-1844). Prophet and founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Partially printed bank note signed "J Smith Jr," approximately 7 x 3 in., 1837.
Rare Mormon bank note in the denomination of $3 issued from Kirtland, Ohio, and signed by Mormon founder Joseph Smith, Jr. Printed on bond paper. Engraved by Underwood Bald Spencer & Hufty, New York & Philadelphia, 1837. Title "The Kirtland Safety Society Bank" appears next to an illustration of an early locomotive and rail cars with an industrial port town in the background. Each of the four corners of the note features a classical profile while the numeral "3" flanks both the far right and far left side of the note. The bottom of the note features the signatures "J Smith Jr" as Cashier and "S. Rigdon" as President. Serial number is handwritten on top along with name of individual to whom the note is written, however, these are faded to the extent as to be illegible.
The Kirtland Safety Society Bank was founded to serve the financial needs of the growing Mormon community in Northeast Ohio. The bank was refused a charter by the Ohio legislature in the winter of 1837, and shortly thereafter collapsed. A tumultuous period ensued in which some Mormons suspected Smith of using the bank for his own personal gain, other Mormons fled West due to increasing anti-Mormon sentiment, and Joseph Smith, Jr., himself was charged with illegal banking and printing unauthorized bank notes.
A rare and highly collectible denomination.
Condition
Very light wear. Clear signatures.
One of the thirty-five teeth has been repaired. The song sheet shows some wear. The lid has a horizontal crack, and the box shows loss to the paint. In otherwise good working condition.
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