Burdened with no shortage of remarkable and exceptional distinctions. This Series of 1896 $2 Silver Certificate came to us fresh from the proverbial weeds only recently and offers everything a collector could want and more. The most noticeable aspect about this piece is the grade assigned by PCGS Banknote. Graded Gem Uncirculated 65 PPQ one needs no primer to understand why such an item is special in the context of condition. All too often are representatives of this design attested by unsightly pieces that experienced prolonged circulation or those that have been subject to "improvements." The full-length vignette entitled <em>Science Presenting Steam and Electricity to Industry and Commerce</em> is particularly compelling and brought to uncommon form by the grade assigned. Evocative of the rapid pace of technological advancements throughout the Nineteenth Century; this design serves to reflect the veritable revolution that advances such as steam power had on certain sectors such as manufacturing and transportation. This vignette is also featured amidst two elements sure to delight more specialized collectors. The Courtesy Autograph of Treasurer Daniel N. Morgan who held that position from 1893 to 1897 is penned directly above its engraved counterpart while a low serial number of (244) is noticed at both left and right and provides the reason as to why this note managed to avoid circulation in the 1890s. As for the nature of this item, every fiber of its being is exceptional. From a palette of colors that appear with the utmost originality to a degree of crispiness unmatched by all but a few examples out of the hundreds that populate the Track & Price Census and the PMG Population Report. Anyone who may consider bidding on this item could do no wrong in considering this note for their own collection.
