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1928 $5 Fr. 1950-L |
| Item: |
FRN San Francisco
$5 1928 Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 64 |
| Cert #: |
1513855-001
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Owner Comments
Gold clause notes are the sleepers. 1928 FRN's should retain their value. Although PMG has graded 39, almost all of the notes extant are PMG 66 EPQ, PMG 65 EPQ and PMG 64 EPQ. I did not get the EPQ moniker but I sure love the FRN's where a number is used on the seal to designate which of the Federal Reserve District the note emanated from originally. For instance, the serial number begins with "L" as is usually the letter placed in the seal. However, in this case the number "12" is used as the 12th Federal District of San Francisco. Pretty cool! Beautiful green reverse.
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1928A $5 Fr. 1951-G |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note Chicago
$5 1928A Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 63 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1742514-019
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Owner Comments
I keep filling out the 1928 "gold clause" series of all denominations as one can complete these at a very modest cost for large point totals. For instance, this note cost $121. The point tally is 1245. Many might disagree with my method of looking at points per dollar since the entire scoring system is subjective to some degree. This is a case where there there are many notes that have been graded and many notes are graded higher than this 63 EPQ. But the score is still impressive and at a ratio of 10.3 points per dollar is about as good as you can purchase, then this is a deal! The not is attractive, I want to complete several sets where this note fits so the system works for me. I especially apply the points per dollar for low cost, type notes trying to complete sets. When the cost of the note is more than $1000, I am much more careful and pay less attention to the ratio, I would appreciate to hear other's opinion on this.
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| Slot: |
1928A $5 Fr. 1951-I |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note Minneapolis
$5 1928A Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG VF 20 |
| Cert #: |
5014141-036
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Owner Comments
The Cash
The approximately $16,000 in face value cash presented here this evening is central to a timeline of 20th century criminal activity that changed the United States forever from firearms control to the repealing of prohibition. Our timeline of the bank box being locked up in late 1933 or early 1934 is supported by the notes themselves. Not a single note in the group was from series or banknote deliveries that could have fallen after 1934. Most cash hoards are nothing exciting, providing quantities of notes, rather than quality or rarity. That is not the case here.
More description: A great Piece of History for both Currency and History buffs. Untouched since the Great Depression, sat Hyman S. Lehman’s bank box containing a cash hoard waiting to be discovered by his grandson. Lehman’s Western Store was recognized for being an accomplished gunsmith and leather worker in the 1930s. Acquiring small arms and customizing pistols for his customers, Lehman often converted them into fully automatic weapons. Lehman sold his machine pistols and other modified automatics to big time gangsters and their associates across the country. His most famous customer was the FBI’s Public Enemy Number One, Baby Face Nelson, an American bank robber and partner of John Dillinger. Lehman’s relationship with Nelson was so strong, he invited Nelson and his wife, Helen, to Thanksgiving dinner in 1933. The day after Dillinger was ambushed and killed, the Director of the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover, announced Nelson as the new "Public Enemy No. 1" on July 23, 1934 as he and his wife fled to California. Four months later on November 27, Nelson and Helen were spotted by FBI agents driving a stolen car near Barrington, IL. After a car chase, Nelson pulled over and a gun battle ensued. Nelson killed two FBI agents and was hit by 17 bullets before he escaped. The damage from his injuries were too severe, and the next day, Nelson succumbed to his injuries at 25-years-old.
The first ever offering of Fr. 2100-K* 1928 Dallas $50 is featured in our Platinum Night Session tomorrow night. The first small size National Bank Note from Moore, Texas was also buried in this safety deposit box for the last eighty-five years. Scarce $100s are reported from Texas, a Type II from Dallas, and a Type I from Vermont. More notes are classified as scarce, and some are common in comparison to normal notes absent the pedigree. Each of the notes traced to Nelson will be offered without estimate, while the Hyman S. Lebman Cash Hoard is being offered with estimates aligned with unpedigreed notes. The premium for the story here is unknown, left to the market to price this historic offering. Additional Lebman notes are included in our Internet Session of this auction to conclude on Monday, January 13th.
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1928B $5 Fr. 1952-Hdgs |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note St. Louis
$5 1928B Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 64 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8044273-006
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Owner Comments
This note is just simply gorgeous. The obverse is stunning and the emerald green of the reverse for the St. Louis FRN is better than any GEM. Look carefully to appreciate this note. Consider I bought it ungraded for $87 and it came back 64 EPQ. A tiny niche in the market...find the 1928 FRN's with the gold clause, look carefully for ungraded inexpensive notes, examine the detail as carefully as possible and look for jewels.
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| Slot: |
1928C $5 Fr. 1953-F |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note Atlanta
$5 1928C Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG VF 25 |
| Cert #: |
1856221-005
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Owner Comments
Rare note. Only 69 have been graded by PMG.
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1934 $5 Fr. 1955-I |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note Minneapolis
$5 1934 Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG VF 30 |
| Cert #: |
2506148-043
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Owner Comments
Completing the Lincoln Portrait Set is virtually impossible due to the $500 gold certificate and $100 Legal Tender. Each note will set you back anywhere from $30,000 to the ceiling for the gold cert. However, sometimes I can't pass on a $32 note that helps complete the set!
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| Slot: |
1934 $5 Fr. 1956-Jm* |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note Kansas City
$5 1934 Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 64 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1144620-016
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Owner Comments
From the Gerald Glasser Collection.
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1934B $5 Fr. 1958-C |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note Philadelphia
$5 1934B Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 64 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1538397-049
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Owner Comments
Another beautiful Lincoln for the portrait set.
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1950 $5 Fr. 1961-CWi |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note Philadelphia
$5 1950 Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 66 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1607122-006
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Owner Comments
Fr. 1961-C $5 1950 Wide I Federal Reserve Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Gorgeous note. Only 21 graded in PMG population report.
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1950B $5 Fr. 1963-E* |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note Richmond
$5 1950B Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 63 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1740401-015
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Owner Comments
Gorgeous Richmond Star note from the 1950 series. PMG census reports 14 graded. Another note with low numbers reported. As Jesse Lipke said, "You can buy rarity at unbelievable discounts to rarity in coins." Let's hope the population listens and collects!
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1950C $5 Fr. 1964-D* |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note Cleveland
$5 1950C Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 66 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8041895-040
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Owner Comments
There is a rich sets of FRN's that are relatively scarce even though the notes are familiar and would not seem to be of value. The idea that notes post WWII were not preserved and collected as aggressively since our currency design virtually didn't change from post WWII to the 90's!! So I look at populations and find relatively scarce notes and focus on finding those for a bargain price. As grading and spreading of the hobby continues, these apparent commonplace notes like the $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 will eventually have value that collectors may not see now. Look for those scarce FRN's post WWII, especially the star notes. In this case, all the notes graded are high grade. This note shares the top spot with 7 other notes. TOP POP!
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| Slot: |
1950D $5 Fr. 1965-K* |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note Dallas
$5 1950D Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 66 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1024876-024
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Owner Comments
Nice Dalls Fed note from Scott Lindquist.
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1969 $5 Fr. 1969-K* |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note Dallas
$5 1969 Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 66 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1141732-050
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Owner Comments
FRN in top grade for the always sought after Dallas District.
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1969C $5 Fr. 1972-K* |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note Dallas
$5 1969C Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 65 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1085332-008
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Owner Comments
Collecting FRN's is one of the joys of life. Our Districts and the notes that have been produced from them are of a great wonder!
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1977A $5 Fr. 1975-H* |
| Item: |
Federal Reserve Note St. Louis
$5 1977A Small Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 65 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1077248-017
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Owner Comments
Gorgeous St. Louis star note. High quality of our most famous and intriguing President.
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