Friedberg 2412 (W-5655). 1934 $10,000 Gold Certificate. PCGS Currency New 60. Face Specimen Proof.Hessler-1497. Center, Salmon Chase. Arched 10,000 counters, upper left and right with THE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA between. Laurel leaves seen at left and right frame and flank the portrait. Bottom, TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, IN GOLD, PAYABLE TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW. Left of center, arched GOLD, CERTIFICATE with THIS CERTIFICATE IS LEGAL TENDER, IN THE AMOUNT THEREOF IN PAYMENT OF ALL, DEBTS AND DUES PUBLIC AND PRIVATE. A fascinating item that was created at a time when the Treasury was not paying either Gold Certificates or gold coins. The intended use was strictly for inter-banking channels. The only impression we are aware of; Hessler lists only those that are permanently impounded within the B.E.P. collection. Verso with overprinted SPECIMEN, NOT NEGOTIABLE in silver lettering. A simply stunning specimen proof and certainly a highlight of this world-class collection of federal proof notes.From the Harry E. Jones Collection, private purchase; Taylor Family Collection, Heritage Auctions sale of February 18-19, 2005, lot 15582.
