Fall 2013 United States Currency Catalog

Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. “The Art & Science of Numismatics”

Fall 2013 United States Currency

Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. “The Art & Science of Numismatics”

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Fall 2013 United States Currency Experts Dennis Forgue, Sammy B. Berk, James Choy

Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. is proud to provide to their customers, the following catalog of rare United States Currency. The Fall 2013 catalog is a comprehensive selection of notes from nearly every category of paper money collecting made available at HJB. From Colonial to Small Size Type, we’ve made a point to include a wide variety of notes obtainable at every price level from $20 to $10,500+. So take a look and let us know if there are any items that grab your interest. If you have any rare currency that you would like to sell, we are always buying or we’d be happy to take your collection on consignment and feature it in one of our future catalogs

A few highlights from this collection include:

• Feb. 1871 Vermont Colonial 2 Shilling, 6 Pence PMG 4 NET

• 1861 Confederate States of America $50 T-6, C-6, PF-1 CH. AU

• 15 Cent Fractional 3rd Issue Wide Margins PMG 58 EPQ

• 1886 $10 Silver Certificate Tombstone PCGS 53 • 1882 DB $50 Corn Exchange National Bank of Chicago PMG 15

• 1928 $1 Legal Tender A-A Block PCGS 67 PPQ

• 1934 $1 Silver Certificate E92222222A PCGS 63 PPQ

Colonial Notes

AP 17569

Vermont

Feb. 1871

2 Shillings, 6 Pence

PMG 4 NET (pieces missing)

$10,500

By far the rarest of the issuers of the era, putting out its sole issue on June 1, 1781. The seal of the newly declared state shows 13 joined links and one loose link pointing out Vermont’s objection to having been excluded from the original colonies. Their motto “Vermont Calls for Justice� emphasized that desire. This note is unusual among the scant number of survivors from an act one year after issue making them no longer legal tender, and burning the majority of the issue, in that it has no signs of having ever been repaired. This issue was printed on a thin paper that did not stand up to handling. Most of the known notes have been worked on in some way to repair and preserve them by adding pieces of other notes. This note has small pieces missing from the margins, but virtually all the printing is there, and is otherwise unmolested.

AP 15523

CC Yorktown

April 4, 1978

7 Dollars

PCGS 50

$1,850

This is one of only two issues of the Continental Congress that did not emanate from Philadelphia. These notes were authorized by Resolutions passed in York, Pennsylvania on April 11, 1778 and became known as the “YORKTOWN� issue. The entire issue was recalled for exchange before June 1, 1779 due to extensive British sponsored counterfeiting.

AP 16413

Georgia

1778

20 Dollars

PCGS 50 APP (Paper toned, tear)

$2,000

This issue consisted of Bills of Credit payable out of the proceeds of forfeited Tory estates. This note has a greenish blue seal containing a rattlesnake, and is signed by five different persons.

AP 16512

Virginia

Oct. 20, 1777

5 Spanish Dollars

VF – Light reverse stains

$300

Very interesting note that is payable in” SPANISH MILLED DOLLARS” or their value in Gold of Silver! These dollars valued at 8 Reales were the principal coin used in American colonies, and was even recommended by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 to the Continental Congress as the monetary unit for the new country. Its 8 fractional parts were called “bits”, thus a quarter of a dollar was “2 bits”.

AP 15525

Georgia

Oct. 16, 1786

20 Shillings

VF/EF – Small sealed tear

$1,700

This note is the highest denomination of the last issue of notes by the young State of Georgia, in A.D. MDCCLXXXVI. It was printed on Dutch paper with the watermark of Honig & Zoonen. It bears the warning “To Counterfeit is Death”.

AP 15527

New Hampshire

Nov 3, 1775

40 Shillings

PCGS Very Fine 35 PPQ

$1,600

This bill is from an Indented Treasury Note series that was payable on the 20th day of December 1782. The notes in this series were printed by Daniel Fowle. His nephew Robert Louist Fowle was a Tory and left the firm in 1774 over political differences. He was later arrested in April of 1777 for participating in the making of COUNTERFIETS OF THIS ISSUE! He had removed type and ornaments from his former firm to make them, necessitating a recall of the issue. He escaped from prison and fled.

Confederate Currency

AP 15257

T-6, C-6, PF-1

1861

$50

CH. AU (pin holes, slight ink erosion)

$3,750

The second note of the first Richmond government issue, and the last of the types to actually be signed by the Register and Treasurer. The new register of the treasury in Richmond was Robert Tyler, son of Virginia born U.S. President John Tyler. This note was the first Confederate note to bear the portrait of Virginian George Washington. The note was printed by the American Bank Note Company at their branch office in New Orleans, but bears the imprint “Southern Bank Note Company”. The note has bright, bold green overprints, and is very attractive.

AP 15544

T-22, C-151 Indian Family

1861

$10

Fine + (nice color)

$1,250

Another American Bank Note Company product printed under the “Southern Bank Note Company” guise to keep them from being treasonous. There is an interesting Indian family group in the center sitting on a bluff overlooking a city. A maid appears at the right, holding an ear of corn and a large “X” for the $10 denomination. The left side has Thetis holding Neptune’s trident. Bright orange overprints decorate the center.

AP 15541

T-17, C-99 3 Females, Green Cherubs

1861

$20

VF + (nice color)

$1,600

This is probably the fanciest type of all the Confederate notes, produced by Hoyer and Ludwig of Richmond. It features Ceres seated between Navigation and Commerce, with Liberty at the left. The ornate green overprint features cherubs at the right and left of the central vignette, with a large “20” at the bottom. A lavish fern green overprint surrounds the vignette.

AP 17464

T-31, C-245

Five Females

1861

$5

F+

$900

The last of the types printed by the American Bank Note Company’s New Orleans office, ostensibly the “Southern Bank Note Company”. As were the others types printed there, it is of the highest quality workmanship and printing, on high quality fiber paper. The central vignette has five allegorical figures: Commerce, Agriculture, Justice, Liberty and Industry. Navigation appears at the left by a capstan. The draped statue of George Washington as it appears in the Boston capitol building is shown at the right. An orange “5FIVE5” overprint is applied to the center.

AP 15542

T-12, C-48

The Manouvrier note

1861

$5

F+ with COC replaced at signatures

$1,795

A very distinctive design printed by J. Manouvrier a prominent lithographer and printer in New Orleans. The attractive face has no vignettes and is very stark in appearance. The reverse is printed in a light blue that faded rapidly though circulation. This was the first of the CSA notes to have a printed reverse. It is a very scarce type due to an interesting happening in Petersburg, Virginia, where a shipment of these $5 notes and a $10 issue were broken into and stolen. The thieves were arrested and most of the notes were recovered, however a few of the $10 bills remained missing. The entire printing of the $10 was then destroyed and no examples have been found to date.

Fractional Currency

AP 14879

Fr. 1272 Wide Margins

15 cent

3rd Issue

PMG 58 EPQ

$1,150

Stunning portraits of Civil War Generals John Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant adorn this 15 Cent note. This issue exists only in SPECIMEN form. The notes were never printed for circulation, although they were certainly intended to be owing to the fact that the Treasury Department included examples of them on the Fractional Currency Shields that were sold to banks for counterfeit detection. The vast majority of these notes exist in narrow margin form because of being placed on the shields. This example is of the scarcer Wide Margin variety, and bears the printed signatures of Colby and Spinner.

AP 14940

Fr. 1229 Perf. Edges, No Mono

5 cent

1st Issue

PMG 64 EPQ

$350

This is from the first issue of small change notes issued by the government and was titled “POSTAGE CURRENCY’.

During the Civil War specie or hard money in the form of coins of all denominations were horded. This hording produced a difficult situation for merchants trying to make change for paper currency that was tendered. At first people tried passing unused postage stamps as money, but they quickly became worn and torn. The government decided to print fractional parts of a dollar in 5, 10, 25 and 50 cent denominations. These notes bore images of 5 and 10 cent postage stamps that people were familiar with. The 5 cent had one 5 cent stamp and the 25 cent note had five of the 5 cent stamps pictured. The 10 cent note had one 10 cent stamp and the 50 cent note had five of the 10 cent stamps. The initial issue also had perforated edges just as the regular stamps did. This idea was quickly changed to make the edges straight like the regular sized notes, leaving the perforated examples to become quite scarce.

AP 17678

Fr. 1241 Perf. Edges on 3 sides

10 cent

1st Issue

EF

$50

This is an example of the 10 cent first issue with the perforated edges. The right edge has almost no sign of the perforations as the note was cut short off of the sheet.

AP 17663

Fr. 1226 Light background.

3 cent

3rd Issue

UNC

$90

The third issue of fractional notes started in December of 1864. By this point in the war the need for more denominations of notes was evident. The postage rate was 3 cents making that denomination necessary for the public to purchase stamps easily. This note with the portrait of George Washington in the center was the choice of the Treasury, and went hand in hand with the newly minted 3 cent coinage. It was to be the only design of this denomination to be issued.

AP 17685

Fr.1249

Fiber Paper

10 cents

2nd issue

VF/EF

$125

This note represents the type of design used on all the 2nd issue notes, now named “Fractional Currency” on the note itself. All four denominations had a gold oval overprint around the portrait of George Washington as well as additional overprint appears on the four corners of the reverse “18-63” and “T-1”. The further addition of numerous fibers imbedded into the paper was still another anti-counterfeiting device that is still used today. These fiber paper notes are quite scarce.

AP 17701

Fr.1267

15 cents

4th Issue

Choice Unc

$150

This was the final denomination to be added to the Fractional Currency issues and was produced from 1869 to 1875. The note bears a stunning bust of Columbia with an eagle on her cap, and fasces below her bust bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on a ribbon. A large oversized red seal of the Treasury appear in the center. The violet fibers and blue toned paper on the right end was an interesting anti-counterfeiting device introduced on this issue, similar to our colorized notes of today.

Large Size Type Notes

AP 17099

Fr. 16

Series 1862

$1

Legal Tender

PCGS 40 PPQ

$1,600

The 1862 series $1 Legal Tender also famously referred to as the "greenback" was the first example of United States national currency to be used for debts public and private. The note features a portrait of Head of Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury under Abraham Lincoln and Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Chase can easily be deemed responsible for incorporating the phrase "in god we trust," onto American coinage. This example displays complete margins all around, a bold red seal and originality worthy of the Premium Paper Quality notation awarded by PCGS.

AP 17052

Fr. 41

Series 1862

$2

Legal Tender

PMG 30

$1,200

The 1862 series $2 Legal Tender, part of the "greenback" series displays a seldom seen profile view portrait of Alexander Hamilton. To the right of Hamilton are the numbers 1, 2, and 3, with a circle around the two. Upon the original creation of the plates for greenback series, it had been decided to highlight whatever number the bill would be worth. Needless to say, the United States Government has never produced a $3 bill, making the design somewhat unnecessary. This VF 30 boasts lovely green and red color with no strong folds or creases to distract from the note. A small tear noted on the back of the holder that can be found on the top edge above the word July is what holds this specimen from obtaining the EPQ designation.

AP 17102

Fr. 68

Series 1875

$5

Legal Tender

PCGS 58 PPQ

$1,750

The 1907 series $5 Legal Tender is commonly referred to as "The Woodchopper" note. In the center of the obverse is a decorative vignette portraying the American Pioneer family with father, mother, child, axe and dog in the foreground and a log cabin and tree behind. To the left is a portrait of the American Founding Father and 3rd President of the United States; Thomas Jefferson. On the reverse, a decorative design symbolizing the rings of a tree after being logged. This example presents near perfect margins with good, clean, and original paper surfaces, fine embossing and bright red color in the overprint.

AP 16594

Fr. 40

Series 1923

$1

Legal Tender

PCGS 65 PPQ

$1,350

The 1923 series $1 Legal Tender is one of those notes that exemplifies the idea of beauty through simplicity. This note was only printed for one year making it far scarcer than its blue seal counterpart (Silver Certificate) and always viewed as a much more desirable piece to collect. The note shown above presents itself wonderfully as the red overprint pops from the contrasting bright white paper. This Ace is well deserving of the premium paper quality designation given

by PCGS as the note still displays the original paper ripples common among notes printed in the early 20th century.

AP 16999

Fr. 123

Series 1923

$10

Legal Tender

PCGS 25

$3,500

Another example of a one year printing, the $10 “poker chip� is regarded as one of the most desirable and valuable notes of the large size type printed in the 20th century. The note features a portrait of Andrew Jackson flanked by red overprint on the obverse and a reverse that presents a design with what looks like two poker chips on either side of the note. This example exhibits moderate circulation with decent margins and an overall fresh appearance for the grade.

AP 15610

Fr. 236m

Series 1899

$1

Silver Certificate

PMG 55 EPQ

$375

The “black eagle” is one of the most recognized and affordable notes to collect of the U.S. large type currency. It features an eagle with wings spread, holding the American flag in its talons. Behind it to the left is the U.S. Capitol building. Flanking the words “silver certificate” are the busts of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. This particular specimen is a Mule with the John Burke back plate #5956. The note displays complete margins, bold color and strong embossing with the eye appeal of uncirculated quality.

AP 17787

Fr. 247

Series 1896

$2

Silver Certificate

PMG 64

$5,250

This note comes from what is widely regarded as the most elaborate, and visually appealing series of currency ever made by the United States Bureau of Printing and Engraving. The Educational deuce depicts Science presenting the youths Steam and Electricity to a more mature Commerce and Manufacture. The reverse honors Fulton and Morse with their portraits set top center, surrounded by an elaborate vignette. This piece is in uncirculated condition with nice centering, vivid impressions on both sides, and an overall bright image.

AP 16482

Fr. 277

Series 1899

$5

Silver Certificate

PCGS 65

$5,500

Most commonly known as the "chief note," or "Onapapa," this was the only example of a piece of U.S. currency to feature a portrait of a Native American. Running Antelope was chief of the Hunkapapa tribe of the Sioux Nation and close advisor to Sitting Bull during the Great Plains wars. He differed with Sitting Bull in believing that compromise and negotiation with the whites was in the best interest. During his photo shoot for the $5 bill, the chief refused to wear the head dress chosen for him and insisted on wearing his less glamorous Sioux Nation headdress. When he left, the photographers retook the picture with an employee wearing the headdress shown on the note. With some early photo shop work, they were able to places the new headdress on Chief Running Antelope's head for the image seen on the not. The head dress shown in his portrait was that of a rival tribe. This uncirculated example displays bright blue and black inks over contrasting bright paper, excellent centering with healthy margin all around, sharp edges and corners, and a crisp, refreshing overall appearance. This note would be a superb addition to any collection.

AP 16925

Fr. 294

Series 1886

$10

Silver Certificate

PCGS 53

$8,500

The 1886 $10 silver certificate is most commonly referred to as the “Tombstone� note. It honors Thomas A. Hendricks, an American lawyer and politician who served as the 16th Governor of Indiana and the 21st Vice President of the United States under President Grover Cleveland. His term as vice president was short-lived however as he died November 25, 1885, just 8 months after being sworn into office. The following year the Bureau of Printing and Engraving produced the 1886 $10 silver certificate with his portrait on what most resembles a tombstone. This well preserved example displays complete margins, fresh appearance, and a bright seal on the obverse. The reverse of the note is absolutely splendid as it appears almost wet with color from end to end.

AP 16484

Fr. 838b

Series 1914

$5

Federal Reserve Note

PCGS 30

$800

The Federal Reserve Bank Notes were issued under the Federal Reserve Act of December 23, 1913. While the blue seal notes were issued for about a decade (1918 – 1929) and included denominations as high as $10,000, the red seal notes were only issued for about 4 years (1914 – 1918) and only included the $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. Thus the red seals are much scarcer and more valuable than their blue seal counterparts. The $5 Fed. Features the portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and two vignettes on the reverse showing Columbus and his men praying to the heavens after their discovery of the new world and families of pilgrims pulling themselves ashore to plant their roots in America. This example, while moderately circulated, displays a bright red overprint on clean paper, and healthy margins all around.

AP 17526

Fr. 1178

Series 1882

$20

Gold Certificate

PCGS 35

$2,900

While Gold Certificates were first issued through the Act of March 3, 1863, the earliest obtainable examples come from the 1882 Series. The $20 Gold Certificate from this series honors the 20th President of the United States; James A. Garfield who was assassinated the year before this note was issued, cutting his term of presidency to just 200 days. The reverse of this note centers on a golden eagle carrying a bolt of electricity across the Atlantic Ocean. This vignette symbolizes the Trans-Atlantic Telegraph Cable that was completed in 1858 connecting Newfoundland with Ireland. What once took nearly two weeks to get a message from North America to Europe by boat, now took a matter of minutes. This example displays wide margins around an exceptionally clean note with bright gold color on either side.

While this note holds a technical grade of 35, it carries the eye appeal of an uncirculated example.

AP 17095

Fr. 1200m

Series 1922

$50

Gold Certificate

PMG 55

$4,200

The 1922 series $50 Gold Certificate features a portrait of the former Union Military Commander of the Civil War and 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. The design is very similar to the earlier 1913 series except for the placement of the series date and the addition of the redemption clause under the gold 50 overprint. This example of the Fr. 1200 mule exhibits excellent centering, strong serial number embossing, and that sought after bright golden color throughout.

National Bank Notes

AP 17014

CH# 5106

1882 Date Back

$50

Corn Exchange Bank of Chicago

PMG 15

$4,250

This note is very scarce as a type note with only around 200 known of the 10,000+ National banks that issued notes. Of those 200 there are only 22 known on all of Illinois coming from 7 banks in six towns all in six different counties, with this being the only bank having this type in Chicago. The note has two great historical vignettes, the one on the left having Washington crossing the Delaware, and George Washington again on the right kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge with Liberty and Justice over his shoulder. A truly great opportunity to obtain such a rare note.

AP 17271

CH#5771

1882 Brown Back

$10

National Bank of Barry, Illinois F / VF

$725

The 1882 Brown back features two lovely vignettes that flank the national bank the note was issued for in the cnter. To the left, Benjamin Franklin is show instructing a youth by conducting electricity from the sky with a kite and key. The image on the right portrays Liberty riding an eagle while grasping a lightning boldt in her left hand. The First National Bank of Barry Illinois issued 5,250 of the 1882 Series $10 brown backs, very few of which are available to collectors. Which the paper quality shows obvious signs of circulation, the strong impression, bold colors and overall clarity of the image help to present in a pleasing manner.

AP 16314

CH# 2863

1902 Red Seal

$20

National Bank of Elyria, Ohio

Fine

$1,150

The first issue of the 1902 Charter Period for National Banks were made during a short period from 1902 to 1908.This issue is scarce both because of the short period of issue, and the fact that many of the banks that received this type were small “mom and pop� banks that were newly chartered after the Gold Standard Act of 1900 reduced the amount of capital needed for towns with populations under 3,000 people to only $25,000. In many of these small towns the amount of notes issued was very small and tended not to circulate very far from home. This bank was liquidated in 1922, having issued only large size notes. There is only one other $20 Red Seal known on this bank.

AP 17897

CH# 2670

1902 Blue Seal Date Back

$10 First National Bank of Chicago

VF+

$625

This First National Bank of Chicago was the 8th originally chartered bank in the U.S. in 1863. It was in continuous business until recent years and is now a part of Chase. The bank issued under the Charter #8 until 1882 when all the original charters expired. No notes are known under the original number. In 1882 they received a new charter number, being #2670 under which they issued Brown Backs, and 1902 Red Seals and Blue Seal Date Backs. They retook the original Charter 8 number in 1911 and issued more Blue Seal Date Backs. Even though they lasted through the entire small size era, they chose not to issue any notes during that period. It is rather amazing that so few notes survived from this large bank that issued over 16 million dollars in paper currency. This is one of the nicest looking examples in existence.

AP 17899

CH# 10355

1902 3rd Issue $20

Waukegan National Bank, Illinois

Fine +

$395

The Waukegan National Bank printed 33,679 sheets of $20 1902 blue seal national bank notes. Pictured on these notes is Hugh McCulloch, an American statesman who served two terms (non-consecutive) as U.S. Treasury Secretary under Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and Chester A. Arthur. He was most known for his strong opposition to the National Banking Act of 1864 and regular attempts to bring the United States back to the gold standard. This note shows obvious signs of circulation but has retained the ink pen signatures as well as nice blue color in the seal and charter numbers.

AP 14825

CH# 1644

1902 3rd Issue $5

First National Bank of Houston, Texas

Fine + (3 ph)

$950

The First National Bank of Houston opened in 1866 and stopped issuing money in 1933. However the $50 blue seal shown above is a scarce large size type note, having only 14 on this bank reported. The note features the portrait of John Sherman, an American politician who was among a group of anti-slavery activists that later became the Republican Party. He ran for president on the Republican ticket three times, never to win, but served as both the Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State. His brother was the famed civil war General William T. Sherman.

AP 17858

CH# 12312

1929 Type 2

$5

City Bank of Evansville, Indiana

CH. UNC

$225

AP 16145

CH# 5193

1929 Type 1

$5

First National Bank of Zeigler, Illinois

Fine

$300

One of only three towns in the U.S. to issue a National that starts with the letter “Z�. A must have note for anyone looking to make an alphabet set of towns. Only Illinois and Ohio have all the letters possible to make a state set

AP 15939

CH# 3640

1929 Type 2

$10

First National Bank of Beardstown, Illinois

AU

$595

AP 15938

CH# 13597

1929 Type 1

$10

First National Bank of Blandinsville, Illinois

VF

$1,495

Only three examples of this note are known and only one of which has been offered at a public sale (2005).

AP 13885

CH# 11469

1929 Type 1

$20

Iron National Bank of Ironwood, Michigan

VF

AP 17362

CH# 7204

1929 Type 1

$20

First National Bank of Elwood, Nebraska

VF (ph’s) $350

AP 17358

CH# 13323

1929 Type 1

$20

Merchants Nat’l Bank & Trust Co. Fargo, N. Dakota F+

AP 17359

CH# 4900

1929 Type 1

$20

Citizens National Bank of Hillsboro, Texas

VF

$425

$375

$195

Small Size Legal Tender

AP 16737

Fr. 1500 A-A block

1928

$1

PCGS 67 PPQ

$1,400

The perfect Red Seal Ace. With only 42 other examples in this grade and 11 finer (as per PCGS population report) the opportunity to obtain this note in such high quality doesn’t come around all that often.

AP 17819

Fr. 1503 A-A block

1928-B

$2

VF

$250

AP 17862

AP 17864

Fr. 1505 D-A block

Fr. 1507 D-A block

1928-D

1928-F

$2

$2

GEM. UNC

CH. UNC

$90

$60

AP17205

Fr. 1512 A-A block

1953-C

$2

CH. UNC

$20

AP 17214

Fr. 1514 A-A block

1963-A

$2

CH. UNC

$20

AP 17482

Fr. 1525 C-A block

1928

$5

F

$20

AP 17498

Fr. 1534 C-A block

1953-B

$5

CH. UNC

$20

AP17501

Fr. 1536 A-A block

1963

$5

CH. UNC

$25

AP 17517

Fr. 1551 A-A block

1966-A

$100

50 PPQ

$425

A great example of the Red Seal $100 bill with exceptional centering and bold red color that’s difficult to match.

Small Size Silver Certificates

AP 17444

Fr. 1604 D-B block

1928-D

$1

PCGS 65 PPQ

$650

The 1928-D had the third smallest run of notes printed when compared to all the other 1928 series $1 Silver Certificates. This silver ace exhibits impressive centering of the seal and serial numbers and presents itself with that deep blue that’s so desirable among the Silver Certificate series.

AP 16709

Fr. 1606 D-A block

1934

$1

VF+

$40

AP 16402

Fr. 1614 W-G block

1935-E

$1

Humphrey Auto. CH.UNC

$120

AP 17541

Fr. 1650 D-A block

1934

$5

Ch. UNC

$45

AP 17550

Fr. 1654 Q-A block

1934-D

$5

Ch. UNC

$40

AP 17230

Fr. 1701 A-A block

1934

$10

Ch. UNC

$75

AP 17262

Fr. 1701 A-A block

1934

$10

PCGS 65 PPQ

$200

Small Size Gold Certificates

AP 17568

Fr. 2400

1928

$10

PCGS 63

$595

This uncirculated beauty shows absolutely no signs of handeling as all corners and edges have remained as sharp as the day the note was cut. A deep gold seal and serial numbers really pop nicely from the contrasting bright paper the the note was printed on.

AP 17880

Fr. 2402

1928

$20

AU

$325

A light corner fold keeps this note form an UNC grade, but overall appearance, color and paper quality help make up for any imperfection that can be found on this example.

AP 16335

Fr. 2405

1928

$100

PCGS 50

$2,300

With only 3.24 million of these notes printed and recalled by the government in 1933 just 5 years after their first issue. These were illegal to own in this country from 1933 until 1974 when President Nixon removed all gold holding restrictions. They were not granted collector immunity in 1933 as were certain Gold Coin that were exempt from the redemption act, thus the only examples that survive today came from hidden holdings or from countries overseas.

High grade circulated examples such as this one are always in high demand. This example is bright and original with excellent gold color little evidence of circulation. Another attribute worth noting is the perfect centering gold seal overprint on the words “Gold Certificate.� It is quite rare for the seal to have such perfect centering in these notes. Even examples of very high grades will often present themselves with an off center gold overprint.

Small Size Federal Reserve Bank Notes

AP 16739

Fr. 1880-B

New York

$50

PMG 65

$850

The great embossing noted by the Paper Money Guaranty helps to set this note apart for other example of the same grade. Excellent impressions and centering of the brown overprint also aide to the pleasing eye appeal with which this bill presents itself.

AP 16724

Fr. 1850-G

Chicago

$5

VF/EF

$55

AP 15440

Fr. 1860-L

San Francisco

$10

F

$75

AP 16393

Fr. 1860-I

Minneapolis

$10

VF

$60

AP 15984

Fr. 1860-A

Boston

$10

EF

$75

AP 17834

Fr. 1880-K

Dallas

$50

VF25

$200

AP 16573

Fr. 1870-F

Atlanta

$20

EF

$80

AP 15442

Fr. 1870-D

Cleveland

$20

VF

$50

AP 17440

Fr. 1870-H

St. Louis

$20

VF

$55

AP 16394

Fr. 1870-I

Minneapolis

$20

VF+

$60

AP 17905

Fr. 1890-G

Chicago

$100

EF

$200

AP 17776

Fr. 1890-G

Chicago

$100

64PPQ

$385

Ample margins and sharp edges help to frame this well embossed, unmolested example of the $100 Chicago, Federal Reserve Bank Note.

Small Size Federal Reserve Notes

AP 16634

Fr. 1950-I Dark Green

1928

$5

Minneapolis

AU

$500

This is a near uncirculated example of the desirable 1928 series of Federal Reserve Notes from the key district of Minneapolis. Only 4,284,300 of these notes were printed compared to more than 12 million for Chicago and well over 14 million from New York. This example displays large margins, bold dark green overprint, and stellar paper quality with superb embossing.

AP 17841

Fr. 1900 A-L & A*-L*

1963

$1

All Districts

CH. UNC

$195

AP 17030

Fr. 1935 A-L

1976

$2

All Districts

CH. UNC

$125

AP 16366

Fr. 1950-G

1928

$5

Chicago

PCGS 64 PPQ

$350

AP 17650

Fr. 1959-G

1934-C

$5

Chicago

Ch. AU

$40

AP 17888

Fr. 1966-L

1950-E

$5

San Francisco

Ch. UNC

$75

AP 17889

Fr.2001-A

1928-A

$10

Boston

F

$55

AP 15744

Fr. 2003-G

1928-C

$10

Chicago

EF/AU

$100

AP 11986

Fr. 2010-G

1950

$10

Cleveland

UNC

$120

AP 12803

Fr.2015-G

1950-E

$10

Chicago

Gem UNC

$100

AP 17384

Fr. 2100-G

1928

$50

Chicago

F

$125

AP 17072

Fr. 2101-H

1928-A

$50

St. Louis

EF

$110

AP 17073

Fr.2012-G

1934

$50

Chicago

EF

$85

AP 17075

Fr. 2102-G

1934

$50

Chicago

AU

$95

AP 11228

Fr. 2108-G

1950-A

$50

Chicago

Ch. UNC

$150

AP 17078

Fr. 2151-G

1928-A

$100

Chicago

VF

$170

AP 17295

Fr. 2125-E

1934

$100

Richmond

EF

$150

AP 17285

Fr.2125-G

1934

$100

Chicago

UNC

$185

AP 16273

Fr.2153-G

1934-A

$100

Chicago

CH UNC

$325

AP 12167

Fr. 2157

1950

$100

Chicago

Ch. UNC

$285

AP 13583

Fr. 2160-G

1950-C

$100

Chicago

Ch. UNC

$185

AP 17745

Fr.2162-G

1950-E

$100

Chicago

Ch UNC

$350

AP 13589

Fr.2163-G

1963-A

$100

Chicago

Gem UNC

$150

WWII Emergency Issued Notes Hawaii The Hawaii overprint note was issued as a result of the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941. The notes issued (comprised of one Silver Certificate and three Federal Reserve Notes) were easily distinguishable by the “HAWAII� overprint on the reverse and sides of the obverse. Should the Japanese have successfully invaded and seized control of Hawaii, the money would be rendered useless.

AP 17921

Fr. 2300

Scarce P-C block

1935-A

$1

CH. UNC

$175

This note displays a crisp paper quality with full margins and bold brown coloring in the serial numbers and seal.

AP 16743

Fr. 2302

L-A block

1934-A

$5

PCGS 65 PPQ

$1,050

A prime example of near-perfect margins with splended ink impressions and superb embossing.

AP 16844

Fr. 2305

L-A block

1934-A

$20

PMG 64 EPQ

$1,700

Fine color and noticeable embossing help give this uncirculated example the EPQ it deserves ad noted by PMG.

North Africa In 1942 during the North Africa Campaign, U.S. troops were preparing to invade Europe from the south. During their time in service the troops were paid in United States currency. The money issued for them was from a series of $1, $5, and $10 Silver Certificates with yellow seals. This way if any large amounts of money were seized by the enemy, the cash could then be rendered useless.

AP 17577

Fr. 2306

I-C block

1935-A

$1

CH. UNC

$150

This $1 North Africa note boasts a bright yellow seal that’s nicely contrasted by its crisp bright paper.

AP 16745

Fr. 2307

K-A block

1934-A

$5

PMG 66 EPQ

$950

Absolutely supreme margins and even centering make this bill worthy of its near-perfect grade. The technical difference between this PMG 66 EPQ and a 67 is arguably unnoticeable to the naked eye.

AP 17926

Fr. 2309

B-A Block

11934-A

$10

EF (tiny edge tear)

$75

A tiny edge tear in the top margin helps to make this quality note with splendid color a bargain for any WWII Emergency Issued Currency collector.

Stars and Fancy Serial Numbers Star Notes

AQ 16863

Fr. 1601*

1928-A

Silver Certificate

$1

PMG 64 EPQ

$725

This Funnyback star note presents loads of originality, dark impressions, and strong embossing over brilliant white paper, earning it the Exceptional Paper Quality designation by the Paper Money Guaranty.

AP 17824

Fr. 1601*

1928-A

Silver Certificate

$1

VF

$95

AP 16707

FR. 1602*

1928-B

Silver Certificate

$1

VG+

$80

AP16007

FR. 1935*-G

1976

FRN Chicago

$2

Ch. UNC

$150

These are two consecutive star notes from the first series of Federal Reserve $2 bills out of the Chicago district.

AP16875

Fr. 1935*-G

1976

FRN Chicago

$2

Ch. UNC

$325

Here are eight consecutive star notes from G00138090* to G00138097* of the Chicago district from the 1976 series of $2 bills. All notes are in choice uncirculated condition with sharp edges and nice impressions on bright paper.

AP 17224

Fr. 1654*

1934-D

Silver Certificate

$5

F

$110

AP 17223

Fr. 1651*m

1934-A

Silver Certificate

$5

Ch. AU

$250

AP16945

Fr. 2113*H

1963-A

FRN St Louis

$50

EF

$225

AP17284

Fr. 2125*J

1934

FRN Kansas City

$100

F/VF

$195

Fancy Serial Numbers

AP 17448

Fr. 1500

1928

$1 Legal Tender

A00004900A

PCGS 58

$650

AP 17450

Fr. 1602

1928-B

$1 Silver Certificate

E00000079B

PCGS 64 PPQ

$450

AP 17451

Fr. 1606

1934

$1 Silver Certificate

E92222222A

PCGS 63 PPQ

$600

AP 17452

Fr. 1607

1935

$1 Silver Certificate

M99999997A

PCGS 58 PPQ

$600

AP 17432

Fr. 1613N

1935-D

$1 Silver Certificate

Reverse Changeover

PCGS 62 PPQ

AP 14694

Fr. 1935-K

1976

$2 FRN

K11223344A

Ch. UNC

$350

$350

Error Notes

AP 16494

Fr. 1905-A

1969-B

$1

Federal Reserve Note

Boston

CH UNC

$750

This is a rare example of a 3rd print shift over a *star* note in choice uncirculated condition.

AP 17018

Fr. 1911-A

1981

$1

Federal Reserve Note

Boston

CH UNC

$2,750

A shift this extreme doesn’t come around all that often. Notice how the district seal is actually over Washington’s face.

AP 17902

Fr. 1910-B

1977 A

$1

Federal Reserve Note

New York

PMG 66 EPQ

$495

A near perfect example of a note with an overprint on the reverse. This specimen is literally 1 mm away from a 67 EPQ.

AP 17878

Fr. 2300

1935-A

$1

WWII Emergency

Hawaii

Fine +

$250

A truly scarce error as this misalignment found its way onto a $1 Hawaii note.

AP 17017

Fr. 1936-F

1995

$2

Federal Reserve Note

Atlanta

PCGS 55 PPQ

$1,250

Though not noted on the PCGS holder, this unique note actually presents two separate errors. First, one should notice the upward shift of the district seal into the sentence “This note is legal tender for all debts public and private.�

Second, as noted by PCGS is the obvious printed fold over error. Very rarely do we come across a multiple error note like this one. As with most errors they are scarce amongst the $2 denomination.

AP 14833

Fr. 2025-G

1981

$5

Federal Reserve Note

Chicago

CH. UNC

$1,425

This is a fantastic example of three consecutive $5 errors with the 3rd print on the reverse. G09957060 to G09957062

AP 15062

Fr. 1975-L

1977-A

$5

Federal Reserve Note

San Francisco

AU

$100

This is a nice example of the ever so popular “Ghost of Lincoln” error in which offsetting from the reverse plate places Lincoln’s portrait over his own memorial.

AP 15579

Fr. 2075-L

1985

$20 Federal Reserve Note

San Francisco

CH.AU

$150

There are a number of ink smear errors to be found, but when one like this comes around, it’s always worth noting.

AP 15582

Fr. 2075-G

1985

$20 Federal Reserve Note

Chicago

EF

$1,450

RARE multiple error note. The first error has the First Print (the reverse) way out of alignment with part of the next note showing. The next error is a large diagonal gutter fold through the center of the note that was created when the sheet was creased after the first print operation.

AP 15578

Fr. 2077-G

1990

$20

Federal Reserve Note

Chicago

CH.AU

$375

This is an error that when it was first discovered, left the experts scratching their heads to explain. Finally a pressman from the BEP explained that there was magnetic ink used on the notes for various detection and tracking purposes. This note shows where the magnetic ink was missing when the press run was made. Each denomination has a different pattern to the ink tagging.

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