Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8

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U.S. Currency

U.S. Notes, Silver Certificates, Etc.

Lot 2484 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 16, 1862, $1.00 United States Note. Two huge margins and two small margins on this note, but the colors are outstanding and the paper is fresh in every respect. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,100-1,600.

Lot 2485 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 20, 1875, $1.00 United States Note. This beauty has nice margins, a bright red overprint and overall eye appeal is good. We see that the right margin seems to be a tad brighter. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $700-1,000.

Lot 2486 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 27, 1878, $1.00 United States Note. Well-centered and nicely embossed, this fine example is beautifully bright, and strictly original. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $650-850.

Lot 2487 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 27, 1878, $1.00 United States Note. Lovely specimen, with original paper surfaces, and good color. This particular note has a few minor varieties. Printed on watermarked paper is one, while the blue security staining running along the full length of the bottom margin in another. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-1,250.

4th Note Printed!

Lot 2488 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 29, 1880, $1.00 United States Note. An extraordinary display, professionally framed with archival materials. The telegram is from the Treasury Department and best explains this lot.

"Washington, D.C., Jan 26, 1882.

From Bu. Eng. & Ptg
To W.P. Tilant Esq
Deputy Register
The first U.S. legal tender note printed with signature of Hon. B.K. Bruce as Register of Treasury was one dollar note number nineteen million nine hundred sixty four thousand and one (19964001). There was three additional notes on the same sheet printed at the same time numbered respectfully 19964002, 19964003 and 19964004. Will you please ask Register Bruce to secure one of those and hold it for me. They are in the reserve vault U.S. Treasury.

O.H. Irish
Chf. Of Bu."

Along with the telegram there is a note from the Assistant Register, Titcomb.

"This $1= Note is one of the four on the first sheet issued bearing the name of B.K. Bruce as Register.

W.P. Titcomb, Asst. Register

March 1882."

The note appears to be Choice Uncirculated, but without removing it from the display we are unable to ascertain its true grade.

From the Wayte Raymond Estate.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,500.

Lot 2489 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 58, 1917, $2.00, Star Note. Twenty-six stars are reported on this Friedberg number, and of those reported, only 6 are known to be Uncirculated. This incredible note has good margins for issue, is well embossed, and has vivid colors! We like this note and know that you will too. Face plate number B186, back plate number 221. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $850-1,250.

Lot 2490 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 61a, 1862, $5.00 United States Note. Very pretty note with monstrous embossing! The margins are off, but the colors and feel of the note are nice. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.

Lot 2491
Fr. 88, 1907, $5.00 United States Note. Down graded from Extra Fine due to some brownish like glue on the back. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 2492 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 122, 1901, $10.00, Star Note. The famous "Bison" note! A lovely note that is listed in Murray as "Fine" this impressive note seems to have been graded a little too conservatively. Twenty-eight notes reported. Face plate number D178, back plate number 42. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.

Lot 2493 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 151. 1869. $50.00 United States Note "Rainbow". Approximately 49 notes are reported on this rare Friedberg number and 17 of them are forever off the market. This bright note has excellent margins and just a few pinholes. A small restoration has taken place on the top margin, but it doesn't distract. An opportunity for the most advanced collector to obtain a truly rare item. For a museum quality collection. Serial number Y495133*. Fine.
Estimated Value $10,000-15,000.

Lot 2494 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 190b, 1864, $10.00 Compound Interest Treasury Note. Fine overall, but a small nick out of the Treasury Seal is noticeable.

S.P. Chase who adorns this note was Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury when this note was printed and issued. Chase was a very hard liner of the G.O.P. and to help seduce him of his political ambitions, he was named to the U.S. Supreme Court in later years.
Estimated Value $2,000-4,000.

Lot 2495 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 224, 1896, $1.00 Silver Certificate, "Educational". At first this note look Gem with the nice margins and colors, however we have located some corner folds. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $700-1,200.

Lot 2496 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 230, 1899, $1.00, Star Note. Of the 25 notes listed in Murray, about half of them are listed as "Uncirculated". This pretty note has vivid colors and is well centered. Face plate number D8384, back plate number 3525. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $700-900.

Lot 2497 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 235, 1899, $1.00, Star Note. The face of this note is decently centered while the back is so far skewed that it almost makes this an error note! Face plate number B1035, back plate 735. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $650-UP.

Lot 2498 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 235, 1899, $1.00, Star Note. Super vivid colors, and deep embossing on this fully original note. Face plate number C1038, back plate 735. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $650-UP.

Lot 2499 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 237, 1923, $1.00, Star Note. With deep colors, this lightly circulated Star Note seems to be a bargain in this market. Face plate number H5424, back plate 2690. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 2500 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 258, 1899, $2.00, Star Note. With the addition of this note, we now know of 25 Fr. 258 star notes. Face plate number G192, back plate number 64. Both the right and left margins trimmed. Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 2501 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 280, 1899, $5.00, Star Note. Just 15 Star Notes are reported for this Friedberg number. Face plate A18, back plate number 1163. Listed as Very Good in Murray, and we agree.
Estimated Value $600-1,000.

Lot 2502
Fr. 281, 1899, $5.00 Silver Certificates. Start your own tribe with this pair of chiefs! Total number of notes in lot: 2. Very Good.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Fourth Porthole Off the Press!

Lot 2503 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 282, 1923, $5.00 Silver Certificate, "Porthole". The fourth note printed for the series! CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 67 and reportedly the finest "Porthole" known. While we can not take the note out of the holder, it does look pretty.
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.

Lot 2504 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 282, 1923, $5.00 Silver Certificate, Star Note! Graded Gem Uncirculated 65 by CGA, the top margin on this note has obviously been trimmed. Murry lists 36 notes of this Friedberg number in his book on large size star notes, with this note listed as "Crisp Unc".
Estimated Value $5,000-7,000.

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