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Nov. 18, 2024
*Highlight* 1862 "Greenback" $2 Large Size Legal Tender Note Alexander Hamilton Grades Select AU FR-41 (fc)
Est: $2,837 - $5,675
*Highlight* 1862 "Greenback" $2 Large Size Legal Tender Note Alexander Hamilton Grades Select AU FR-41 (fc). No. #88 In The Top 100This 1862 Greenback Is The First Legal-Tender $2 Federal Note!This vintage, Civil War-era note is a unique, large-sized 7?" x 3?" Silver Certificate thats about 40% larger than todays noteswhich is why its also referred to as a Horse Blanket note. Beautifully designed, this $2 legal tender note is also ranked #88 in the 100 Greatest American Currency Notes book written by noted numismatist Q. David Bowers. The big story here, however, is that its the United States FIRST Federal $2 legal-tender note. Created during the second year of the Civil War when the U.S. government decided to issue its own currency, this 1862 series note feature a bright green backa feature that popularized the term greenback for decades to come! This 1862 $2 Legal Tender Note is classified as Fr #41. This Fr designation refers to the numbering system in the widely used Paper Money of the United States reference book written by Arthur L. Friedberg and Ira S. Friedberg. The Fr numbers indicate varieties existing within a larger type design. The front design features the portrait of Alexander Hamilton, an American patriot and financing genius during the Revolutionary War and beyond. Hamilton is shown in profilewhich is different from the familiar portrait thats been used on the small-sized $10 bill since 1928. Its also different from todays $2 bills that feature Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson replaced Hamilton on the note beginning in 1969 and, except for a hiatus from 1966 to 1976, $2 bills have been printed ever since! The notes design also features a red seal and a bold signature of F.E. Spinner, Treasurer of the U.S. when this note was issued. The eye-appealing reverse features an ornate design.
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Nov. 18, 2024
*Highlight* 1862 "Greenback" $2 Large Size Legal Tender Note Alexander Hamilton Grades xf details FR-41 (fc)
Est: $1,320 - $2,640
*Highlight* 1862 "Greenback" $2 Large Size Legal Tender Note Alexander Hamilton Grades xf details FR-41 (fc). No. #88 In The Top 100This 1862 Greenback Is The First Legal-Tender $2 Federal Note!This vintage, Civil War-era note is a unique, large-sized 7?" x 3?" Silver Certificate thats about 40% larger than todays noteswhich is why its also referred to as a Horse Blanket note. Beautifully designed, this $2 legal tender note is also ranked #88 in the 100 Greatest American Currency Notes book written by noted numismatist Q. David Bowers. The big story here, however, is that its the United States FIRST Federal $2 legal-tender note. Created during the second year of the Civil War when the U.S. government decided to issue its own currency, this 1862 series note feature a bright green backa feature that popularized the term greenback for decades to come! This 1862 $2 Legal Tender Note is classified as Fr #41. This Fr designation refers to the numbering system in the widely used Paper Money of the United States reference book written by Arthur L. Friedberg and Ira S. Friedberg. The Fr numbers indicate varieties existing within a larger type design. The front design features the portrait of Alexander Hamilton, an American patriot and financing genius during the Revolutionary War and beyond. Hamilton is shown in profilewhich is different from the familiar portrait thats been used on the small-sized $10 bill since 1928. Its also different from todays $2 bills that feature Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson replaced Hamilton on the note beginning in 1969 and, except for a hiatus from 1966 to 1976, $2 bills have been printed ever since! The notes design also features a red seal and a bold signature of F.E. Spinner, Treasurer of the U.S. when this note was issued. The eye-appealing reverse features an ornate design.
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Nov. 17, 2024
*Highlight* 1862 "Greenback" $2 Large Size Legal Tender Note Alexander Hamilton Grades Select AU FR-41 (fc)
Est: $2,837 - $5,675
*Highlight* 1862 "Greenback" $2 Large Size Legal Tender Note Alexander Hamilton Grades Select AU FR-41 (fc). No. #88 In The Top 100This 1862 Greenback Is The First Legal-Tender $2 Federal Note!This vintage, Civil War-era note is a unique, large-sized 7?" x 3?" Silver Certificate thats about 40% larger than todays noteswhich is why its also referred to as a Horse Blanket note. Beautifully designed, this $2 legal tender note is also ranked #88 in the 100 Greatest American Currency Notes book written by noted numismatist Q. David Bowers. The big story here, however, is that its the United States FIRST Federal $2 legal-tender note. Created during the second year of the Civil War when the U.S. government decided to issue its own currency, this 1862 series note feature a bright green backa feature that popularized the term greenback for decades to come! This 1862 $2 Legal Tender Note is classified as Fr #41. This Fr designation refers to the numbering system in the widely used Paper Money of the United States reference book written by Arthur L. Friedberg and Ira S. Friedberg. The Fr numbers indicate varieties existing within a larger type design. The front design features the portrait of Alexander Hamilton, an American patriot and financing genius during the Revolutionary War and beyond. Hamilton is shown in profilewhich is different from the familiar portrait thats been used on the small-sized $10 bill since 1928. Its also different from todays $2 bills that feature Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson replaced Hamilton on the note beginning in 1969 and, except for a hiatus from 1966 to 1976, $2 bills have been printed ever since! The notes design also features a red seal and a bold signature of F.E. Spinner, Treasurer of the U.S. when this note was issued. The eye-appealing reverse features an ornate design.
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Nov. 12, 2024
*Highlight* 1862 "Greenback" $2 Large Size Legal Tender Note Alexander Hamilton Grades Select AU FR-41 (fc)
Est: $2,837 - $5,675
*Highlight* 1862 "Greenback" $2 Large Size Legal Tender Note Alexander Hamilton Grades Select AU FR-41 (fc). No. #88 In The Top 100This 1862 Greenback Is The First Legal-Tender $2 Federal Note!This vintage, Civil War-era note is a unique, large-sized 7?" x 3?" Silver Certificate thats about 40% larger than todays noteswhich is why its also referred to as a Horse Blanket note. Beautifully designed, this $2 legal tender note is also ranked #88 in the 100 Greatest American Currency Notes book written by noted numismatist Q. David Bowers. The big story here, however, is that its the United States FIRST Federal $2 legal-tender note. Created during the second year of the Civil War when the U.S. government decided to issue its own currency, this 1862 series note feature a bright green backa feature that popularized the term greenback for decades to come! This 1862 $2 Legal Tender Note is classified as Fr #41. This Fr designation refers to the numbering system in the widely used Paper Money of the United States reference book written by Arthur L. Friedberg and Ira S. Friedberg. The Fr numbers indicate varieties existing within a larger type design. The front design features the portrait of Alexander Hamilton, an American patriot and financing genius during the Revolutionary War and beyond. Hamilton is shown in profilewhich is different from the familiar portrait thats been used on the small-sized $10 bill since 1928. Its also different from todays $2 bills that feature Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson replaced Hamilton on the note beginning in 1969 and, except for a hiatus from 1966 to 1976, $2 bills have been printed ever since! The notes design also features a red seal and a bold signature of F.E. Spinner, Treasurer of the U.S. when this note was issued. The eye-appealing reverse features an ornate design.
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Oct. 28, 2024
***Major Highlight*** 1862 "Greenback" $2 Large Size Legal Tender Note Alexander Hamilton Grades Select AU FR-41 (fc)
Est: $2,837 - $5,675
***Major Highlight*** 1862 "Greenback" $2 Large Size Legal Tender Note Alexander Hamilton Grades Select AU FR-41 (fc). No. #88 In The Top 100This 1862 Greenback Is The First Legal-Tender $2 Federal Note!This vintage, Civil War-era note is a unique, large-sized 7?" x 3?" Silver Certificate thats about 40% larger than todays noteswhich is why its also referred to as a Horse Blanket note. Beautifully designed, this $2 legal tender note is also ranked #88 in the 100 Greatest American Currency Notes book written by noted numismatist Q. David Bowers. The big story here, however, is that its the United States FIRST Federal $2 legal-tender note. Created during the second year of the Civil War when the U.S. government decided to issue its own currency, this 1862 series note feature a bright green backa feature that popularized the term greenback for decades to come! This 1862 $2 Legal Tender Note is classified as Fr #41. This Fr designation refers to the numbering system in the widely used Paper Money of the United States reference book written by Arthur L. Friedberg and Ira S. Friedberg. The Fr numbers indicate varieties existing within a larger type design. The front design features the portrait of Alexander Hamilton, an American patriot and financing genius during the Revolutionary War and beyond. Hamilton is shown in profilewhich is different from the familiar portrait thats been used on the small-sized $10 bill since 1928. Its also different from todays $2 bills that feature Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson replaced Hamilton on the note beginning in 1969 and, except for a hiatus from 1966 to 1976, $2 bills have been printed ever since! The notes design also features a red seal and a bold signature of F.E. Spinner, Treasurer of the U.S. when this note was issued. The eye-appealing reverse features an ornate design.
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May. 25, 2024
1862 $5.00 Legal Tender Alexander Hamilton Currency Note
Est: $100 - $10,000
Original 1862 $5.00 Legal Tender Alexander Hamilton Currency Note, Estate Found, Fr.61a Series 2-59, Chittenden- Spinner, S/N 4736, Series 12 pp D, PMG 8 Very Good, Please view photos
Mebane Antique Auction
May. 25, 2024
1862 $2.00 Legal Tender Alexander Hamilton Currency Note
Est: $100 - $10,000
Original 1862 $2.00 Legal Tender Alexander Hamilton Currency Note, Estate Found, Fr.41 Series 101-171, Chittenden- Spinner, S/N 52995, Series 160 pp C, PMG 10 Very Good, Please view photos
Mebane Antique Auction
May. 25, 2016
1862 Large $2 1862 Featuring Alexander Hamilton 41
Est: $200 - $400
1862 Large Size $2 Bill Series 1862 Featuring Alexander Hamilton Fr. 41. This excellent example of the 1862 series $2 Legal Tender note features Alexander Hamilton on the obverse. The serial number on this note is 58400 and was issued pursuant to an act of Congress on July 11th 1862. The Friedberg number for this note is Fr. 41. This note does exhibit some edge wear as well as minor tears along the edges the longest of which is at the top center of the note measuring 10mm. There is a puncture of about 6mm long just under the Patent date on the right side of the note. Please See Photos for Condition. In House Shipping $12 Plus Insurance
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