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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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Experts

Dennis Forgue, Sammy B. Berk, James Choy

Fall 2013United States Currency

Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. is proud to provide to their customers, the followingcatalog of rare United States Currency. The Fall 2013 catalog is a comprehensive selection of notes from nearly every category of papermoney 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 everyprice level from $20 to $10,500+. So take a look and let us know if there areany items that grab your interest. If you have any rare currency that youwould like to sell, we are always buying or we’d be happy to take yourcollection 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 $425

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+ $375

AP 17359 CH# 4900 1929 Type 1 $20 Citizens National Bank of Hillsboro, Texas VF $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 Fr. 1505 D-A block 1928-D $2 GEM. UNC $90

AP 17864 Fr. 1507 D-A block 1928-F $2 CH. UNC $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 $350

AP 14694 Fr. 1935-K 1976 $2 FRN K11223344A Ch. UNC $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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