August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
Gem 1922 $100 Gold Certificate
Fr. 1215. 1922 $100 Gold Certificate. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
A common note that is seen with much frequency in circulated grades, but one that is encountered with much infrequency in Uncirculated grades as the bulk of surviving examples are encountered in the range of Very Fine. To illustrate, the last PMG Gem to cross the auction block was back in 2020 when an example hammered for $34,800.00 while several dozen auction results for an example graded in the Very Fine range can be found for 2023 alone. Befitting that distinction, the portrait of Senator Thomas Hart Benton (1782 - 1858) who was strong advocate for "hard money" during his tenure appears in exceptional detail at left, opposite the rightmost denomination counter and Treasury Seal while additional elements including the bright orange-gold underprinting and engraved design elements mark an appealing contrast against the radiant originality of the paper. On the back, a vignette of a majestic yet defiant Bald Eagle is seen at center with its wings spread as if it were a symbolic representative of the sovereignty of the United States. A large "C" denomination counter is seen to the left of the center vignette. Both printed in a bright shade of orange-gold these elements in their present composition readily demonstrate as to why Gold Certificates have long been favored by collectors.
From the Porter Collection.
Estimate: $20000.00- $30000.00
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| Price realized | 16'000 USD |
| Starting price | 12'000 USD |
