Fr. 268. 1896 $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Currency Gem New 66 PPQ.This is one of the most popular design type in all of American currency and is ranked #5 in 100 Greatest American Currency Notes by Q. David Bowers and David M. Sundman. When issued, the motifs were controversial. The exposed breasts of certain figures in the design caused several Boston society ladies to rally against the note, while some banks refused to accept them. These were in time replaced by the Series of 1899 "Indian Chief" notes.<p>The example offered here is of the Tillman-Morgan signature variety. This exemplary specimen is nearly superb with the face ideally centered and framed by broad margins on all four sides. The back is also broadly margined and well centered, though shifted ever so slightly up. Both the face and back plate impressions are exquisitely accomplished in vivid detail. Truly a top notch note with broad appeal across numismatics.<p>