1865 $1 National Bank Note PMG 35 – Bath, NY (Charter #165)
This desirable 1865 $1 National Bank Note, graded PMG 35, was issued by a national bank in Bath, New York, under Charter #165. Notes from the 1865 series represent the earliest era of National Bank Notes, and the $1 denomination is among the most elusive and highly sought after by collectors.
Despite honest circulation, this example retains strong remaining detail, clear bank titles, and pleasing overall eye appeal. Early small-town New York Nationals from the Civil War period are increasingly difficult to locate, adding meaningful historical and regional interest to this attractive survivor.
Key Features & Collector Highlights
1865 National Bank Note Issue
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Early Civil War–era National Bank Note series
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Foundational issue in U.S. paper money history
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Scarcer than later National issues
$1 Denomination – Rare & Desirable
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One of the toughest National denominations to acquire
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Strong demand from advanced collectors
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Adds prestige to any National Bank Note collection
Bath, New York – Charter #165
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Issued by a desirable small-town New York national bank
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Low charter number enhances historical significance
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Ideal for New York, charter, and early National collectors
PMG 35 – Choice Very Fine Quality
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Even circulation with solid remaining detail
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Clear serial numbers and readable signatures
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Certified by PMG for authenticity and grading confidence
Arnold Jewelers Guarantee
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Hand-selected for historical importance, originality, and collector demand
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Backed by decades of trusted numismatic and currency expertise
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Certified PMG 35 for complete confidence
This 1865 $1 National Bank Note PMG 35 – Bath, NY is a scarce and historically significant early National, offering Civil War–era provenance, New York charm, and enduring collector appeal.
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