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4. $2 “Lazy Deuce” National Bank Note Fr 387-393 |
| Item: |
$2 Original National Bank Notes |
| Grade: |
PMG VF 25 |
| Cert #: |
8067685-001
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Owner Comments
Picked up at LK in Oct 2019. Incredible colors grace this note. This is a very early bank in Onoadaga County with just 47 large notes reported, and only four are Lazy Deuces. This note appears as the one listed as VF 30, while this note is not a '35' it's a great example. I can find no sales records for a nice Deuce on this charter. Fantastic pen signatures and amazing color.
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6. $10 “Bison Note,” Series of 1901 Fr. 114-122 |
| Item: |
Legal Tender
$10 1901 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG XF 45 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
5013199-011
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Owner Comments
One of the greatest notes ever. A beautiful example with original paper. The great Bison graces this note which makes it one of the greatest notes of the U.S. Lewis and Clark also are portrayed on the front of the note. The Lewis and Clark Expedition from August 31, 1803, to September 25, 1806, also known as the Corps of Discovery Expedition, was the United States expedition to cross the newly acquired western portion of the country after the Louisiana Purchase. The Corps of Discovery was a select group of U.S. Army and civilian volunteers under the command of Captain Meriwether Lewis and his close friend Second Lieutenant William Clark. The expedition made its way westward, and crossed the Continental Divide of the Americas before reaching the Pacific Coast. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned the expedition in hopes of finding a direct route to the Pacific Northwest.
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7. $1 “Educational Note,” Series of 1896 Fr 224-225 |
| Item: |
Silver Certificate
$1 1896 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG VF 30 |
| Cert #: |
8034615-004
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Owner Comments
The President and First Lady of America on a note. Imagine that now. The obverse of the note is the personification of History instructing a youth, pointing to a panoramic view of the Potomac River and Washington, D.C. The Washington Monument and the Capitol are visible in the background. The United States Constitution is displayed to the right. Circling the motif are the last names of famous Americans. Some of those listed are: (George) Washington, (Benjamin) Franklin, (Thomas) Jefferson, (Robert) Fulton, (Samuel F.B.) Morse, & (Ulysses S.) Grant.
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9. $20 “Technicolor Note,” Series of 1905 Fr 1179-1180 |
| Item: |
Gold Certificate
$20 1905 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG VF 30 |
| Cert #: |
8090244-002
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Owner Comments
The most beautiful note ever designed or circulated in the U.S.
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10. $5 “Indian Chief Note,” Series of 1899 Fr 271-281* |
| Item: |
Silver Certificate
$5 1899 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG XF 40 |
| Cert #: |
1620886-011
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Owner Comments
This note was graded as a 58 "Gem Like" from CGC. After the re-grade it went down to a 40. This note is almost perfect. No flaws I can see at all. It is a incredibly beautiful note with excellent centering. One of the true greats of the large note era, fondly known as the "Chief."
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11. $2 “Educational Note,” Series of 1896 Fr. 247-248 |
| Item: |
Silver Certificate
$2 1896 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG XF 45 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
5014892-020
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Owner Comments
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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16. $1 “Black Eagle Note,” Series of 1899 Fr. 226-236 |
| Item: |
Silver Certificate
$1 1899 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 65 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1062173-003
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Owner Comments
What's a note collection without a GEM Black Eagle??
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21. $5 “Silver Dollar Note,” Series of 1886 Fr 259-265 |
| Item: |
Silver Certificate
$5 1886 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG VF 35 |
| Cert #: |
5014623-001
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Owner Comments
One of the most iconic notes ever printed for US currency. U.S. Grant, hero of the Civil War on the obverse with a beautiful engraved image of 1886 Morgan Head silver dollars on the reverse. It strikes a chord with both currency and coin collectors alike thus it's ever expanding popularity. Track and Price records 314 notes of Fr. 261.
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22. $2 “Battleship Note,” Series of 1918 Fr. 747-780 |
| Item: |
FRBN Kansas City
$2 1918 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 65 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8043071-005
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Owner Comments
The infamous "Battleship" note was owned by two great collectors and which I am honored to possess and eventually pass it down. Donlon and Thomas Flynn once owned this note, I am just the temporary steward of this note and one day another lucky collector will own one of my most beautiful notes. The low serial number is special but the reverse of the note with the deep emerald green color and the superb centering make this a truly special piece.
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26. $100 National Bank Note, 1882 Brown Back Fr 519-531 |
| Item: |
$100 1882 Brown Back National Bank Notes |
| Grade: |
PMG XF 40 |
| Cert #: |
1991074-001
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Owner Comments
There are 8 $100 BB reported from this prolific bank. There was a total amount issued of $12,412,400. The bank was organized Apr 16, 1887 and chartered Apr 28, 1887 and remained open past 1935. Signatures of W. P. Sinnett and Geo. H. Earle, Jr. are evident. The design of the one hundred dollar note shows Oliver H. Perry on his ship "Lawrence" during the battle of Lake Erie. The right shows a woman who is supposed to represent liberty. The words “maintain it” are written below her. Perhaps in a reminder response to the threat to the Union by the Confederate hooligans. I have a $100 note from the Third Charter, a gorgeous Date Back as well. Click next note in the set and you can see it.
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27. $100 Confederate “Locomotive Note” T39-T40 |
| Item: |
Confederate States of America
$100 1862-63 Confederate Notes |
| Grade: |
PMG VF 35 |
| Cert #: |
8085354-002
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Owner Comments
Cherry picked at a coin shop in Austin, TX. this note that was issued in Hempstead, Texas may have spent it's entire life in Texas after issuance. Hempstead is oddly enough where my family initially set roots in after coming to Texas in the 1800's. Perhaps a family member circulated this note. These notes are very inexpensive...when the issue was east of the Mississippi. I was pleasantly surprised to see only two examples of this particular Hempstead issue in Heritage records and they fetched a premium well above the amount usually associated with a T-40. Hempstead, located in east Texas, was the site of several training and prisoner of war camps during the Civil War. In March, 1865, 8,000 CSA troops were sent to Hempstead to await the arrival of President Jefferson Davis in preparation for carrying on the struggle. The end of the war and Davis' capture made this last stand attempt moot.
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29. $5 National Bank Note, Original and Series of 1875 Fr 394-408b |
| Item: |
$5 1875 National Bank Notes |
| Grade: |
PMG VF 25 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8060040-003
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Owner Comments
Carrollton, IL - $5 1875 Fr. 404 The Greene County NB Ch. # 2390
An attractive and problem free example with even circulation and dark penned signatures of Cashier Ornan Pierson and President John I. Thomas. Ornan's father founded this bank in 1854 with the original eponymous name of David Pierson, Banker. I enjoy the 25 with EPQ, lower grade original paper. Lovely note, well centered, excellent colors. All around nice note.
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30. $5 Lincoln “Porthole Note,” Series of 1923 Fr 282-282* |
| Item: |
Silver Certificate
$5 1923 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG VF 35 |
| Cert #: |
8090244-001
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Owner Comments
A wonderful note loved by all collectors.
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31. $1 Legal Tender Note, 1862 Issue Fr 16 & 17 |
| Item: |
Legal Tender
$1 1862 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG AU 55 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1802098-001
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Owner Comments
One of the first legal tenders printed in the US. This note is from the Doug Murray collection. The reapplication of the serial number is quite interesting.
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32. $5 Legal Tender Note, Acts of 1862 and 1863 Fr 61-63b |
| Item: |
Legal Tender
$5 1862 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG VF 30 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8060040-006
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Owner Comments
The first Legal Tender series in our nation's history.
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