Lot of (2) Friedberg 162 (W-2811). 1880 $50 Legal Tender Notes. PCGS Currency Choice New 63 and Very Choice New 64. Face and Back Proofs.Hessler-929. Plate C. Face graded Choice New 63, back in Very Choice New 64. A00000 serial numbers in blue. Bust of Benjamin Franklin at left and Liberty dressed as Columbia, right. Arched UNITED STATES at top center with outlined FIFTY, L counter below. Exceptional floral styling at the borders. Back with counterfeiting clause at right, obligation center with encompassing UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. An incredible pairing and from a specimen sheet that was sent to a foreign government (according to Hessler). Other denominations of these Tillman - Morgan 1880 proofs have seen sporadic auction appearances, yet this $50 piece is probably unique.<p>The word <em>opportunity</em> in the Caine Collection sale is applicable to every note. This includes notes valued at just a few thousand dollars. If these were <em>coins</em> that word would be used for items <em>many</em> more times expensive. Here is a proof of which we have never seen another. Imagine that!From the Harry E. Jones Collection, private purchase.
