MD NY OH. Specimen $1000 vertical format, Prior Lien 3 1/2% (Reissued in 1940 with Interest increased to 5% and Extended to 1950) Gold Coupon Bond, The bond is overprinted on the end panel with Interest rate increase and twice on the face of the bond, Black on green border and underprint, Seated young children flank "1000" denomination counter under title, ornate border, Specimen overprints, POC's, VF/XF condition. IBNC. Only known as Specimen or proof in Cox, no issued examples available and unlisted with "Duplicate" overprint. Unlisted in Cox with extension overprints, and reissued date of 1940 as well as unlisted color. Rare and attractive bond.