Type of Friedberg 268-270 (W-799-801). 1896 $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64. Color Final Back Proof.Hessler-SCE358. The Hessler Plate Note. Green print on India paper only. The completed, adopted design by Lorenzo J. Hatch and Thomas F. Morris, as engraved by G.F.C. Smillie. The portrait vignettes of Ulysses S. Grant and Philip Sheridan are positioned at the left and right ends, respectively. At the center a "V" in an ornamental shield marks the denomination. Above, the winged head of Nike or Victory is at center. Gene Hessler notes that the face of Victory is "…said to greatly resemble the wife of Thomas F. Morris." The wide top and bottom borders feature beautifully executed ornamental lathework. Exceptional geometric details. Full color adopted back proof and the only example we have cataloged. Cited in Hessler and likely this example. Deep green vibrancy and minimal handling on the perimeter of the broad margins. Very well embossed. A key color back proof. Last sold in our Bass Collection offering at the 2011 ANA sale where it brought $8,625.From our Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection Sale, Part V, August 17, 2011, lot 5032; William P. Donlons sale of November 15, 1974, lot 932; purchased through Dennis Forgue; formerly from the estate of Thomas F. Morris.