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
Part C: Mo, 12.08.2024, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 1: Tu, 13.08.2024, from 1:00 AM CEST
Part 2: Tu, 13.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Tu, 13.08.2024, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part D: We, 14.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 4: We, 14.08.2024, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Th, 15.08.2024, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part E: Fr, 16.08.2024, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Fr, 16.08.2024, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part 7: Sa, 17.08.2024, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part F: Sa, 17.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 8: Mo, 19.08.2024, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part G: Tu, 20.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 9: Tu, 20.08.2024, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part H: Tu, 20.08.2024, from 8:00 PM CEST
Part 10: We, 21.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part I: We, 21.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 11: Th, 22.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part J: Th, 22.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part K: Fr, 23.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 12: Fr, 23.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Description
Gem Uncirculated Fr. 361 1890 $5 Treasury Note
Fr. 361. 1890 $5 Treasury Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
A series that found no love in the past and one that has found love in the present at the hands of nostalgic and appreciative collectors. Featuring a portrait of the distinguished albeit overlooked George H. Thomas who served as a Major General during the American Civil War. Thomas's depiction marks one of a number of one-off portraits from the period depicting distinguished Union officers and statesmen. Appearing alongside the engraved signatures of Rosecrans and Nebeker; Thomas's portrait makes for a rather interesting observation against the Treasury signatures. Rosecrans had once served as a Major General alongside the likes of Thomas long before accepting the position of Register of Treasury after Grover Cleveland's election to the presidency in 1884. Rosecrans who had been Thomas's senior fought together at the Battle of Stones River denying victory to Confederate forces led by General Braxton Bragg before seeing further service with the Army of the Cumberland in numerous engagements before Rosecrans resigned in October 1863 transferring command to Thomas. Needless to say this amounts to an interesting coincidence albeit one overshadowed by the quality of this example and the complexity of the back design derided by the Treasury Department as overly complicated and thus susceptible to counterfeiting. Sitting among a small handful of comparable examples, this note is surpassed by only a single piece at PMG according to the PMG Population Report. A distinction which effectively places this note among the exceptional. Truly a piece that will not simply be another addition to one's collection, but one that will undoubtedly serve to elevate and enhance a collection above and beyond the ordinary. PMG Pop 9/1 Finer.
Estimate: $20000.00- $30000.00
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| Price realized | 13'000 USD |
| Starting price | 12'000 USD |
