Friedberg 249. 1899 $2 Silver Certificate. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Solid Serial Number. Serial number 3333333 graces the face of this well margined and nicely centered Series of 1899 $2 Silver Certificate. Notes of this type are often referred to as "Mini-Porthole" notes as the small portrait of George Washington appears to be within the porthole of a ship. Washingtons portrait is flanked by allegorical figures representing <em>Mechanics</em> and <em>Agriculture. </em>This catalog number bears the engraved signatures of J.W. Lyons as Register of the Treasury and Ellis H. Roberts as Treasurer of the United States.Bold blue overprint inks are featured on this truly gem Deuce including the all-important solid serial number. The plate impression is vividly inked and sharply detailed while the creamy white paper is bright, crisp and free of any distractions. <em>From Donlon Illustration; Herbert I. Melnicks sale of November 1983, lot 2402; Currency Auctions of Americas sale of October 1998, lot 2395; Lyn Knights sale of August 2005, lot 1345. </em>
