Friedberg 147m*. 1880 $20 Legal Tender Mule Star Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. There are 31 serial numbers recorded in the census for this Star Note mule Friedberg number. PMG has graded six examples of the variety, among which this the finest certified by a considerable margin (the second finest is Very Fine 25). The face is well framed by broad margins while the engraved design elements are boldly inked and exceptionally detailed. Impressive red overprint inks are displayed including the scalloped Treasury Seal at right and serial numbers that are preceded by a five pointed star with hollow center at the lower left and upper right. The vividly printed green back design features mule back plate number 52 used on notes previously bearing the engraved signature of Treasurer John Burke. This variety instead has the signatures of Elliott and White on the face. Another remarkably high grade large size replacement note from the fabulous Pogue collection and a note that belongs in an elite collection. <em>From Heritages sale of September 2005, lot 16923. </em>
