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1882 Virginia City Nevada Bank of California $164 Check R.P. Keating Comstock
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RARE 1882 VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA BANK CHECK – R.P. KEATING – COMSTOCK MINING ERA
Fantastic original 19th-century Nevada banking document dated June 29, 1882, from Virginia City, Nevada, right in the heart of the legendary Comstock mining district.
This historic check is especially interesting because the original Wells, Fargo & Co.’s Bank name is crossed out and Agency Bank of California is handwritten above it, creating a fascinating piece of Western banking history.
The check is signed by R. P. Keating, associated with the historic Savage Mining Company of the Comstock Lode, giving this piece strong appeal to collectors of Nevada mining, Virginia City, Wells Fargo and Western Americana.
⭐ Collector Highlights
* Dated June 29, 1882
* Virginia City, Nevada
* $164 denomination
* Check No. 2
* Signed R. P. Keating
* Historic Comstock mining-era connection
* Original Wells, Fargo & Co.’s Bank printed form
* Agency Bank of California handwritten alteration
* Large orange 2¢ U.S. Internal Revenue imprinted design
* Printed by Bacon & Co.
* Original handwritten signatures and cancellation markings
* More than 140 years old
* Excellent piece of genuine Old West financial history
The combination of Virginia City, Wells Fargo, Bank of California, the Comstock era and R.P. Keating makes this far more interesting than an ordinary antique bank check.
Imagine the mining wealth, silver shipments and banking activity moving through Virginia City during this period. This document comes directly from that extraordinary chapter of American Western history.
Condition shows expected age, folds, handwriting and circulation wear consistent with an authentic 1882 document. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.
A striking piece of Nevada, Comstock Lode and Old West banking history worthy of any serious historical document collection.
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Item Specifics
Year: 1882
Type: Antique Bank Check
Location: Virginia City, Nevada
Bank: Agency Bank of California / Wells Fargo form
Amount: $164
Check Number: 2
Signed By: R.P. Keating
Revenue Design: 2¢ Internal Revenue
Era: Comstock / Old West
Country: United States
Condition: Circulated Antique
