Fr. 1072A. 1914 Red Seal $100 Federal Reserve Note. Boston. PCGS Banknote Gem Uncirculated 65 PPQ. PCGS Banknote has graded just two examples of this elusive design type. This $100 Red Seal is from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston as attested to by the black district seal at left which features a bold "1-A" within. At center is a profile of founding father Benjamin Franklin facing to the right. A red scalloped Treasury Seal is at right. Red printed serial numbers are to the lower left and top right. The Treasury official signatures are Burke and McAdoo. This is an "a" variety note with a large district number and letter at bottom left and top right and small plate letters at top left and bottom right. The back features an intricate design with five allegorical figures representing Labor, Plenty, America, Peace and Commerce.<p><p>This note last appeared publicly in a June 2008 auction where it realized $46,000. Considering the strength of todays market, we would not be surprised if that figure is reached or even exceeded. PCGS Banknote Pop 1/1 finer.<p> From the Boston Proper Collection.
