Fr. 1192. 1882 $50 Gold Certificate. PCGS Banknote Very Fine 30.A scarce large brown seal variety on this 1882 Gold Certificate series with Track & Price showing just 21 examples listed in their census information. Four of that total are permanently impounded in institutional collections forever unavailable to collectors. The most recent example we have offered was a PMG Very Fine 30 "minor restorations" which we sold for $28,000 in our ANA 2017 auction. This Very Fine note shows quite closely to that piece in terms of appeal. PCGS mentions "Minor Repairs," in the comments section of the holder which are nearly undetectable unless viewed under heavy scrutiny.<p>The 1882 series Gold Certificates across all denominations are revered by collectors and typically the later varieties incorporating the small red scalloped treasury seal are all that are routinely available. All that show with large treasury seals are scarce to rare and this Rosecrans - Huston large brown seal is just that. Appealing gold under-prints are seen at the face providing protectors at the serial numbers and the large word "GOLD," at top center. The all important back design shows printed in the famous orange color of large size Gold certificates with ornamental design features and the frequently seen Bald Eagle which in this case is at right with wings spread. A note that will certainly gather significant attention from collections.<p><p><p><p><p>PCGS Banknote comments "Minor Repairs."
