Description: Description Fr. 276. 1899 $5 Silver Certificate. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63. Low Serial Number. Rare Napier - Thompson Fr. 276 1899 $5 Silver Certificate Serial Number 15 For all intents and purposes an example of this most iconic design simply known as the Chief. True in part, this not your ordinary Chief, but rather an exceptional rarity born from exceptional circumstances. In November of 1912, incumbent President William Howard Taft was defeated for reelection at the hands of Democrat Woodrow Wilson and ex-President Theodore Roosevelt whose candidacy split the Republican vote. The incumbent Treasurer Lee McClung who had been appointed by Taft in 1909 resigned his position in light of an internal disagreement at the Treasury Department. Succeeded as Treasurer by the likes of Carmi A. Thompson, a close confidante to Taft, Thompson would serve in that position from November 22, 1912 to March 13, 1913 for a total of 111 days resigning shortly after Wilson took office on March 4. Thompson's brief tenure would see the preparation of new plates with his engraved signature making for many short-lived rarities that trade for a substantial premium compared to most of their contemporaries. Just 74 examples of this elusive Friedberg are recorded by the likes of Track & Price. Befitting that most impressive distinction, this example retains exceptional eye appeal for the assigned grade showcasing original paper and vibrant colors that cut a most impressive figure, a figure brought to its truest form by the solemn yet forceful depiction of Chief Running Antelope at center whose depiction has cemented the Chief as a long-time favorite of collectors and dealers alike. Payment Please note that all purchases are subject to local sales tax. We accept paypal and ebay payments. Shipping Due to our insurance regulations we do not ship on Friday or over the weekend. Terms of Sale We accept free 30 day returns. About Us Stack’s Bowers Galleries has been conducting live, Internet and specialized auctions of rare U.S., World, and Ancient Coins and Currency since 1933. The company's 80-year legacy includes the cataloging and sale of many of the most valuable United States coin and currency collections to ever cross an auction block. Stack's Bowers Galleries is an Official Auctioneer for several important numismatic conventions, including American Numismatic Association events, the New York International Numismatic Convention, the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Spring, Summer and Winter Expos, and its April and August Hong Kong Auctions. Contact Us Have coins to sell? Please contact Mark for special auction rates for our eBay clients, or let us make you a generous offer to purchase your rare coins! Have currency to sell? Please Contact Peter for special auction rates for our eBay clients, or let us make you a generous offer to purchase your rare currency! Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 19995 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2024-11-11T18:29:45.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Denomination: $5
Type: Banknotes
Year: 1899
Grade: 63
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: PMG