Friedberg 836a (830-E-a). 1914 $5 Federal Reserve Note. Red Seal. Richmond. PCGS Currency Choice New 63 Apparent. Paper Toned. Face and Back Composite Essay Presentation Proofs.Hessler-380E. Face and back proofs on India paper mounted within frame. Pasted on Treasury Seal and seven-digit solid zero serial numbers. Impression for both face and back produced by the final plates for which circulating notes were also produced. Printed text reading, "A die-proof impression of the face and back of the Five Dollar Federal Reserve Note for the Comptroller of the Currency, with compliments of the Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Washington, D.C., October 28, 1914." Manuscript signature of Joseph G. Ralph, with his title of Director. A rare instance where a proof presentation was officially released from the B.E.P. Joseph Ralph was a key figure appointed by President Wilson to create the 1914 series of Federal Reserve Notes. Some slight aging is observed but the overall appeal is tremendous. The first of an incredible group of 1914 Federal Reserve Proofs in the Caine Collection.From Heritage Auctions sale of the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Collection, April 23, 2015, lot 19603.
