拍品描述： Fr. 1189a. 1882 $50 Gold Certificate. PMG Choice Fine 15. Acton Engraved Countersignature.A rare prospect even for advanced collectors. This $50 Gold Certificate is not simply a rarity on account of the relative lack of survivors records by databases like Track & Price, but one also on account of the unusual signature combination. Featuring the Acton - Bruce - Gilfillan signature combination, the three-signature format was swiftly discontinued in-full with the Bruce - Wyman signature combination that was introduced around 1883 making this one of the earliest printings of a series that lingered for decades into the 1920s. Here Actons engraved countersignature may be observed to the left of its counterparts but stands larger by comparison and reflects a modification seemingly made to make his job easier as he previously had to countersign each Gold Certificate manually via pen before his signature was finally applied to the printing plate. Today less than 20 examples of this denomination and type are known to bear Actons engraved countersignature with this specimen offering a pleasing sight despite circulation. The comment from PMG which states "Repaired" refers to some work evident along the margins and a closed pinhole seen to the right of Governor Silas Wrights portrait at left and is of little consequence. Collectors should pay no heed to this imperfection when it comes time for this note to cross the auction block as opportunities like this one are rarely seen at auction.

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