Fr. 121m. 1901 $10 Legal Tender Mule Note. PCGS Banknote Choice Uncirculated 64. A "Mule" representing this most iconic design from the early decades of the Twentieth Century. Such a variety can be easily overlooked unless you happen to know what to look for in the absence of reference material. To add context, a "Mule" is when an older back plate from an older series is used with a face plate from the current series or vice versa. On May 14, 1921 shortly after Frank White became Treasurer, new back plates were ordered which changed the position of the plate number. This individual example which uses back plate 332 which can be traced back to the tenure of John Burke who served as Treasurer under the Wilson administration from 1913 to 1921. As for the note offered here, it is more than just your average "Bison." Graded Choice Uncirculated 64 by PCGS Banknote, this example managed to evade a life of circulation like so many of its peers. Crisp margins, original paper, and vivid colors stand out, while an excess of detail packs almost every corner save for some open space on the back. Replete with the aesthetics of a lost epoch, these details breath life into one of the most iconic designs among the pantheon of United States paper money; making this note a must have for the established collector with an eye for quality. p
