Fr. 247. 1896 $2 Silver Certificate. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ. D.N. Morgan Courtesy Autograph.Already among iconic company owing to its status as a member of the iconic Series of 1896. This $2 Silver Certificate is more than a mere testament to the intricate details endemic to Edwin Blashfields full-length vignette entitled <em>Science Presenting Steam and Electricity to Industry and Commerce</em> or the portraits of Fulton and Morse who made great strides in the field of science that made the world a more connected place through the impact of their inventions. Instead, one need only look at the condition of this item as the accolades heaped upon this specimen by PMG are rightly earned. The embossing is distinctive and offers testament to the originality of the paper body while the penned Courtesy Autograph of Treasurer Daniel N. Morgan offers a distinct impression free from the issues typically associated with similar autographed signatures. Perhaps most importantly is the fact that this note was spared the "improvements" typically applied in an effort to "improve" a notes appearance via invasive methods while a low three-digit serial number of "105" accounts for a welcome bonus that is sure to entice bidders. Noted for "Exceptional Paper Quality & Embossing" by PMG.From the McLaughlin Collection of Napier-Thompson Notes.
