Citizens National Bank of Ontario, California
large size $10
This specimen was lot 17956 in Heritage auction 354 (the Horwedel sale, Long Beach, CA, September 2004), where it sold for $2,185. The catalog description[1] noted, "Ontario, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 635 The Citizens NB Ch. # 13092, A very rare late charter bank in large size, with just four notes in the census. Even Charley Colver could not find a decent large example from here, as his note was frayed and severely impaired. This is a decent, evenly circulated piece which is certain to please. Fine+. Obtained from Glen Jorde in 1993." This specimen was subsequently lot 20373 in Heritage auction 3563 (Chicago, April 2018), where it sold for $1,140.
smal size $5
This specimen was lot 17957 in Heritage auction 354 (the Horwedel sale, Long Beach, CA, September 2004), where it sold for $747.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Ontario, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The Citizens NB Ch. # 13092. An evenly circulated Fine small example from the last of Ontario's three issuing banks."
Link to:
- return to National Bank Notes of San Bernardino County, California
- see National Bank Notes of California for a complete list by charter number