Sheik's 100 Greatest
11. $2 “Educational Note,” Series of 1896 Fr. 247-248

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Set Details
Note Description: Silver Certificate
$2 1896 Large Size
Grade: XF 45 EPQ
Country: US
Note Number: 247
Seal Type: Small Red
Signatures/
Vignettes:		 Tillman
Morgan
Certification #: 5014892-020  
Owner: Sheik Sheck
Sets Competing: Sheik's 100 Greatest  Score: 3072
Sheik Large Note Silver Complete  Score: 3072
Sheik Silver Large  Score: 3072
Sheik $2 Large Type  Score: 3072
Date Added: 11/4/2020
Research: See PMG's Census Report for this Note

Owner's Description

From the incredible Mike Coltrane collection. This note has it all. And I adore the grade, 45EPQ. This is truly one of the most beautiful notes ever printed. I actually think this note is more attractive than the $1 and the $5 Educational notes. From the auction description - The $2 "Educational" is another spectacular currency design that is always a collector favorite. The glorious vignette on the face, Science Presenting Steam and Electricity to Industry and Commerce, was designed by Edwin Blashfield and engraved by Charles Schlecht and G.F.C. Smillie. The extremely detailed green back portrays inventors Robert Fulton and Samuel F. B. Morse. Another beautifully balanced and vibrant note from Mike's collection purchased at the 1995 Memphis show. This has the look of a higher-grade note at first glance and is perfect for a mid-grade range type set.
From The Mike Coltrane Collection.

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