First National Bank of Rialto, California
large size $10
The first specimen was lot 18053 in Heritage auction 354 (the Horwedel sale, Long Beach, CA, September 2004), where it sold for $2,530. The catalog description[1] noted, "Rialto, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 8768. A very scarce San Bernardino County bank which is seldom available. This is the Colver collection example. Very Good. Ex- Colver collection sale, lot 1970."
The second specimen was lot 18434 in Heritage auction 354 (the Horwedel sale, Long Beach, CA, September 2004), where it sold for $2,990. The catalog description[1] noted, "Rialto, CA - $10 1902 Plain Back Fr. 626 The First NB Ch. # 8768. A just plain scarce San Bernardino County bank. This is the Krakover/Superior example, last on the market in February of 1991. Fine+++."
large size $20
This specimen was lot 20688 in Heritage auction 3567 (Long Beach, CA, September 2018), where it sold for $2,880. The catalog description[1] noted,
"Rialto, CA - $20 1902 Plain Back Fr. 652 The First NB Ch. # 8768. A very scarce San Bernardino County bank with only nine large size reported and a charter which is seldom available. Tonight's offering is one of the nine pieces in the census and is making its first auction appearance since 2001. Solid PMG Very Fine 20, with bold stamped signatures."
small size $10
This specimen was lot 18054 in Heritage auction 354 (the Horwedel sale, Long Beach, CA, September 2004), where it sold for $2,185. The catalog description[1] noted, "Rialto, CA - $10 1929 Ty. 1 The First NB Ch. # 8768. This town is just plain rare, even in small size, with this attractive Fine-Very Fine example certain to see considerable interest."
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