Fr. 372. 1890 $20 Treasury Note. PMG Very Fine 30. The ornate backed 1890 series has long been a numismatic favorite, and rightfully so. The series was very short lived with the open back designed notes of 1891 replacing them. Official and public opinion of the 1890 series notes was poor during their circulation as they seemed to "busy" and easy to counterfeit. These notes did however trade at a premium when compared to the Legal Tender issues circulating at the same time period. This was due to the promise of being secured by coined precious metal. This example faces up very well for the assigned grade, and is sure to excite any Type collector. From the Liberty Collection.
