Fr. 41. 1862 $2 Legal Tender Note. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58. Series 130. The first $2 bills are Legal Tender Notes, part of the "greenback" issues launched in 1862. The face, back, and tint plates were engraved by the National Bank Note Company. Printing was shared by both the American and National Bank Note companies. Treasury signatures of Chittenden and Spinner were printed on the face by using a separate plate and a special ink.<p>This particular example has all of the visual appeal of a Choice Uncirculated note. The engraved design elements are exceptionally detailed while the green tints remain vibrant. Deep red color is also portrayed in the sharply inked spiked Treasury Seal and serial number.
