1882 $10 National Bank Note – La Salle, IL – PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 (‘Value Back’).”

Issued when America’s heartland boomed with railroads and coal, this Series 1882 Value Back displays a gripping frontier scene: a prospector and his pack horse emerging from the Rockies. At lower left, Victory soars with wings spread, symbolizing Manifest Destiny.

Uniquely, the back boldly spells out “Ten Dollars”—a feature that collectors dub the “Value Back.” This note hails from Charter 2503, La Salle National Bank (Illinois), adding hometown cachet for Midwest specialists.

In PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 choice uncirculated condition it contains rich blue serials and charter numbers, near flawles margins, and strong signatures, brilliant bold blue overprints and dramatic frontier vignette add to the stunning details of this prize collection piece.

National Bank Notes combine local banking lore with federal design flair—making this an irresistible addition to any U.S. currency cabinet.