Friedberg 245. 1891 $2 Silver Certificate. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. Low serial number E35 is boldly printed in deep blue in the serial number panels at the lower left and upper right of this well centered and sharply printed "Windom" $2 Silver Certificate. A vivid cherry red scalloped Treasury Seal to the right of Windoms portrait adds to this notes pleasing overall appeal. The plate impression is vividly inked and displayed in striking detail.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. 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. This wonderfully choice example was previously in our great friend Andrew Shivas large size type collection, as referenced on the back of the PMG holder. <em>From Louis Werners Numismatist Ad of December 1971; Kagins sale of August 1983, lot 4169; Currency Auctions of Americas sale of May 1993, lot 1317; Spink Americas sale of May 1995, lot 299; Lyn Knights sale of August 2005, lot 1338. </em>
