Friedberg 246 (W-366). 1891 $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Currency Superb Gem New 68 PPQ.Here is an incredible Series of 1891 $2 Silver Certificate that is tied for finest graded by PCGS Currency. William Windom replaced General Hancock on this type, which represented a complete change in design from the prior Series of 1886 notes. Windom, who served as a U.S. senator from Minnesota before two non-sequential terms as U.S. secretary of the Treasury, is seen in an oval frame at center. Denominational counters are in each corner. Blue printed serial numbers are within engraved serial number panels at lower left and upper right. A red scalloped Treasury Seal is at right. This catalog number features the engraved signatures of Treasury officials Tillman and Morgan. The back is printed in green and resembles the shape of a bowtie. Large 2 counters are at left and right. The back design is much more open than on previous issues, as it was believed a more open design would deter counterfeiters.pThis note is boldly inked and sharply detailed, with exceptional paper quality and with broad margins ideally centering the plate impression. PCGS Currency has graded just three examples of the catalog number at the 68 PPQ level with none finer. PMG has graded none finer than 67 EPQ. This will be a great note for any registry collector and we expect strong interest when it crosses the auction block.pFrom Lyn Knights Fixed Price List of June 1976; Dean Oakes Fixed Price List of 1977; Lyn Knights sale of June 2007, lot 320; Bowers and Merenas sale of February 2008, lot 1139.
