Fr. 1192. 1882 $50 Gold Certificate. PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ.A scarce large brown seal variety on this 1882 Gold Certificate series with Track & Price showing just 22 examples listed in their census information. Four of that total are permanently impounded in institutional collections forever unavailable to collectors. This example is offered with PMGs sought after EPQ qualifier, which signified fully original paper. In fact, out of 13 notes encapsulated by PMG for the catalog number, just two other notes have earned the EPQ designation. PMG Pop 2/2 Finer.<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 collectors.
