- More
Fr. 1205 $100 1882 Gold Certificate PMG Very Fine 25. Last on the market when the Herman Halperin Collection sold in 1993, t...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Description
Fr. 1205 $100 1882 Gold Certificate PMG Very Fine 25. Last on the market when the Herman Halperin Collection sold in 1993, this Large Brown Seal Hundred is one of only seven examples known. Three of the seven are permanently impounded in government collections. Brown Seal Hundreds are a one-number type, and the four 1205's in collectors hands represent the only available examples. This piece is very nicely margined, with good color on both sides. It resides in a PMG comment-free holder and compares very favorably with the highest grade note in the census, which is only a half grade above this example. The note is photographed on page 344 of the Dauer book, which also includes this short bio of Thomas Benton, who appears on the note, "Thomas Benton was elected as a senator from Missouri in 1821. He believed in the importance of using Gold and Silver to purchase public land in order to discourage speculation. This idea was legalized by President Jackson in 1836 after Congress defeated his resolution. This resulted in discouragement of land speculation and helped settlers develop the west." With a scant four pieces available to collectors combined with its being a solid mid-grade example, this piece could easily reach and quite possibly exceed...From The Dr. Edward and Joanne Dauer Collection
View all of [The Dr. Edward and Joanne Dauer Collection of Treasury Notes and Gold Certificates ]
Auction Info
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid (minimum $9) per lot.
Calculate Standard Domestic Shipping Sales Tax information
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | Currency Grading Tutorial
Floor auctions
Open for bidding: (View All)US Coins
Ends on 01/22/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Ends on 01/22/2021
Currency
Ends on 01/22/2021
Currency
Ends on 01/22/2021
Sports Collectibles
Ends on 01/22/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Ends on 01/24/2021
Currency
Ends on 01/24/2021
Decorative Art
Ends on 01/28/2021
US Coins
Ends on 01/29/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 02/03/2021
Sports Collectibles
Ends on 02/04/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Ends on 02/05/2021
Luxury Accessories
Ends on 02/07/2021
US Coins
Ends on 02/09/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 02/10/2021
Decorative Art
Ends on 02/11/2021
Currency
Ends on 02/11/2021
US Coins
Ends on 02/15/2021
US Coins
Ends on 02/22/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 01/27/2021
US Coins
Opens about 01/29/2021
Currency
Opens about 01/25/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/03/2021
Photography
Opens about 02/03/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/05/2021
Historical
Opens about 02/08/2021
Sports Collectibles
Opens about 02/05/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 01/31/2021
Currency
Opens about 02/01/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/10/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/11/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 02/19/2021
US Coins
Opens about 02/08/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/18/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 02/18/2021
Western & Texas Art
Opens about 02/19/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Opens about 02/19/2021
US Coins
Opens about 02/12/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 02/23/2021
US Coins
Opens about 02/26/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 02/24/2021
Nature & Science
Opens about 02/26/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 02/21/2021
US Coins
Opens about 02/15/2021
Heritage membership
- Past Auction Values (prices, photos, full descriptions, etc.)
- Bid online
- Free Collector newsletter
- Want List with instant e-mail notifications
- Reduced auction commissions when you resell your
winnings
- Cash Advances
- More Bidders
- Trusted Experts
- Over 200,000 Satisfied Consignors Since 1976
Learn about consigning with us
I think heritage is the best auction house and has the best service - that’s why I use you.View More Testimonials
HA.com receives more traffic than any other auction house website. (Source: Similarweb.com)
Video tutorial
Getting the most out of search