Fr. 258m. 1899 $2 Silver Certificate Mule Note. PCGS Banknote Very Fine 30.A superb example and testament to the capabilities of the Bureau of Engraving & Printing and the once lofty aesthetic standards that found itself reflected in the printed medium, the $2 "Mini-Porthole" is nothing short of iconic. From the ovoid portrait of George Washington at center flanked by a pair of allegorical figures representing industry and agriculture to the excess of embellishments and complex design elements that pack in almost every conceivable detail; little is needed to understand why this design has long been popular with collectors in the United States. Truly a great design and one worthy of a premium bid.
