Fr. 123. 1923 $10 Legal Tender Note. PCGS Superb Gem New 67 PPQ.One of the highlights of the sale and a note that is always near the top of collector want lists. It is popular enough that it landed a number 46 spot in the book "100 Greatest American Currency Notes," by Q. David Bowers and David M. Sundman. Locating examples of this design can be quite difficult as their was just a signature combination used, being Speelman - White. This catalog number commands at strong price in even mid-grades and locating examples finer is scarce. Notes at the Gem level are rare and pieces at this Superb Gem state are even more so. PCGS has graded a scant five pieces at this Superb Gem New 67 PPQ level with none finer and being a core design in any large size collection, the demand is certainly higher than the supply. The quality is outstanding on this plate E offering with stunning color of the overprints and supreme clarity of both the face and back impressions. Frame like centering is observed and perfectly original paper throughout is easily noticed. An important piece of United States financial history.
