Friedberg 259 (W-790). 1886 $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64. Face Proof.Similar to Hessler-351. Printed on India paper, mounted on wide margin paper. Imprint of Bureau, Engraving & Printing concealed in bottom border. Black and white portions of the face only. Left, titles and counter below. Right of center, Grant. Engraved signatures. Zero numbers perforated in both serial number blocks. The face proof for the first "Silver Dollar Note" back type. Another lovely impression with very minor corner glue wrinkling. These 1886 $5 notes are among the most popular with collectors, and Gem issued notes bring healthy five-figure realizations. Originally offered in the historic archive Stacks sold in their 2010 Americana Sale where it realized $8,625.From Stacks Americana Sale, September 30-October 2, 2010, lot 1080.
