Fr. 355. 1890 $2 Treasury Note. PMG Very Fine 30.Just around 130 examples of this small red scalloped seal "Ornate Back" Series of 1890 $2 Treasury Note are known to exist. They are nearly three times as rare as the large brown spiked seal notes, comprising Fr.353 and Fr.354. The entire series of was designed in celebration of the strength of the Union, undoubtedly effective at a time when many Americans remembered their own experiences of the Civil War. Union Major General James Birdseye McPherson, seem on this type, was killed in the July 1864 Battle of Atlanta. He served as chief engineer under General U.S. Grant in 1862, and later served in the Vicksburg Campaign (1862-63) and the Battle of Shiloh (1864), after which he was given command of the Army of the Tennessee.This example is found with boldly printed over prints, sharply detailed engraved design elements and bright white paper. The grading service has added a "Good Color" comment to the back of the holder.From the Karelian Collection.
