August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
Part B: Mo, 12.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
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Description
Fr. 247. 1896 $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Banknote Very Fine 30.
An evenly circulated representative of an iconic trio issued under the Series of 1896. The $2 denomination although somewhat overshadowed by its $1 and $5 counterparts is no less an important member of this iconic trio which demonstrates the superb skill of the Bureau of Engraving & Printing at the twilight of the Nineteenth Century. Featuring an expansive vignette on the face entitled Science Presenting Steam and Electricity to Industry and Commerce, the vignette at center focuses upon a quintet of allegorical figures with the symbolic implements of their positions while science the female figure at center is represented as an almost mother-like figure in introducing Electricity and Steam to Commerce and Industry. As for the individual note at the center of this offering, it stands as an evenly circulated representative of this iconic design-type. Unmarred by the rigors of circulation like a good number of circulated pieces, each constituent detail and design element remains clearly distinct offering the viewer an unimpeded view of this lively and intricate design that would prove to be short-lived.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00
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| Price realized | 3'000 USD |
| Starting price | 900 USD |
