Lot of (2) Friedberg 1192 (W-2952). 1882 $50 Gold Certificates. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64 and Gem New 66 PPQ. Face and Back Proofs.Hessler-1034. India paper mounted to card. Plate A. Blue solid zero serial numbers. Top center, THIS CERTIFIES THAT, there have been deposited in, curved TREASURY OF THE UNITED STATES and obligation. Across center, GOLD COIN in large shaded letters. Upper left, Silas Wright. Right end, large 50 counter. Engraved signatures of Rosecrans - Huston. Back, large 50 die at left. center from top to bottom, FIFTY DOLLARS, UNITED STATES within frame, GOLD ornately styled, CERTIFICATE. Right, spread eagle perched upon shield. Brilliant orange color and the only back proof listed in Hessler. Face graded Gem New 66 PPQ, back is Very Choice New 64. A simply majestic pairing.From Currency Auctions of Americas sale of May 19, 2001, lot 1086; Christies sale of the Hon. J.W. Middendorf II Collection, March 22, 1994, lot 204.
