An evenly circulated representative of an iconic trio issued under the Series of 1896. The $2 denomination although somewhat overshadowed by its $1 and $5 counterparts is no less an important member of this iconic trio which demonstrates the superb skill of the Bureau of Engraving & Printing at the twilight of the Nineteenth Century. Featuring an expansive vignette on the face entitled <em>Science Presenting Steam and Electricity to Industry and Commerce</em>, the vignette at center focuses upon a quintet of allegorical figures with the symbolic implements of their positions while <em>Science,</em> the female figure at center is represented as an almost maternal figure in introducing <em>Electricity</em> and <em>Steam</em> to <em>Commerce</em> and <em>Industry</em>. This specimen has seen even yet prolonged circulation attested by the grade assigned by PMG. The individual elements of this design remain clear and unmarred by circumstance and circulation, thus upholding this piece as a fine example sure to be popular with bidders.
