Type of Fr. 664-685. 1902 $50 National Bank Note. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64. Vignette Progressive Die Proof.Hessler-987. India paper on card. "Engd by G.F.C. Smillie," penciled at back. Mechanics reclining on 50 counter. A more completed version than the previous lot. Extended design details at left end with ornate styling wrapping what would become another counter at upper left. A terrific essay piece on this desirable higher denomination type. This and other notes with penciled comments must have passed to someone in the Treasury Department as such would not have been given out to banks or outside entities.From the Dr. Glenn Jackson Collection, Nascas (a division of R.M. Smythe) sale of June 16, 1990, lot 3297B.