Fr. 278. 1899 $5 Silver Certificate. PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
Another piece from the pantheon of iconic designs from the 1890s. Even though this piece was produced at some point from 1915 to 1919 based on the present Treasury signatures, this note has its roots in the 1890s as the replacement for the Series of 1896 $5 Silver Certificate which was derided as overly complex in an aesthetic sense or obscene in some circles. Regardless, of numismatic context, this example demonstrates only moderate circulation and offers the eye appeal to match. A perfect example for the hobbyist seeking to add an example to their own collection.