LOT #18668 |
Sold on Sep 15, 2006 for: Not Sold
Fr. 180 $100 1880 Legal Tender Very Fine-Extremely Fine. It goes without saying that numismatists are rarely offered an oppo...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Description
Fr. 180 $100 1880 Legal Tender Very Fine-Extremely Fine. It goes without saying that numismatists are rarely offered an opportunity in a single auction to buy the two finest examples of four collectible notes for a given Friedberg number. Until this note surfaced again this year, it had not been offered for public sale since 1975. The historical significance of this note was expounded on in the previous lot, giving us the opportunity to focus on the physical attributes of this most pleasing specimen. Like the other note offered here, the margins are full, even a touch bigger. Overall, the originality of this note compares to the finest of unadulterated rarities. Some light folds and crinkling are noted and account for the grade, however, none of the said crinkles or folds break the design or stand out independently of another. The vignettes of Lincoln and Liberty in the allegorical vignette of "Architecture" remain clearly defined to the last engraved detail. The serial numbers and seal remain as bold as they were originally printed. We must note for accuracy two pinholes are noted at left but are virtually undetectable unless held to a light source.Auction Info
2006 September Long Beach, CA Signature Currency Auction #418 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2006
13th-15th
Wednesday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 1,119
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | Currency Grading Tutorial
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | Currency Grading Tutorial