1816 $3 Owl Creek Bank of Ohio - OH-310-G14 - PMG VF 20 Scott #2038 Bashlow produced a number of

Bashlow produced a number of 2nd re-strikes on a variety of metals

bright paper and good contrast

I have no idea what the stain is made from (it is not magnetic though)

7234 oz ASW Description Obverse Hercules group Description Reverse Denomination within wreath

The works are currently in a screw top case with flip-out works

1816 $3 Owl Creek Bank of Ohio - OH-310-G14 - PMG VF 20 Scott #2038 Bashlow produced a number ofThe Owl Creek Bank of Mount Vernon pretty well exemplifies the term, Wildcat Banking, despite having occurred before the term typically applies. Opened in 1816, by 1817 they had already been sued. While the bank was acquitted, part of that acquittal was the judgement that the notes didn't even constitute "money". One must imagine that while the owners were likely happy with the acquittal, any holders of the notes were less than thrilled.