Fr. 127. 1869 $20 Legal Tender Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

A Gem Uncirculated Example of a Collector Favorite Dating to the 1860s A Colorful Testament to the Series of 1869 Legal Tender Notes Fr. 127. 1869 $20 Legal Tender Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Nothing short of a testament to superb quality and eye appeal. This is not just another $20 Legal Tender Note issued under the Series of 1869, but alas a survivor of uncommon quality that serves to demonstrate and showcase the attractive qualities of this series and denomination that provided the aesthetic basis for a long-lived design that became progressively less striking over subsequent iterations which lingered into the 1920s. Featuring the likes of Alexander Hamilton opposite the likes of a helmeted Columbia who is seen wielding a sword and shield, this design is no doubt one laden with symbolic associations like most compositions of the period, but this is not what sets this composition apart from its peers. Instead, the distinctive color endemic to the Series of 1869 serves to help set this piece apart in a way unmatched by the "average" example which has spent time in commercial channels. Here uncommon colors exemplified by vibrant and distinctive shades of red and blue lend this note a visual impression that can be described as nothing short of remarkable and one hard to put into words by virtue of the grade assigned by PMG. The pinkish-red hues endemic to the Treasury overprint and a smattering of design elements serve to cut a fine contrast against the uncommonly deep blue coloration that is rarely typical of the security paper provided by the Wilcox Company through 1880 while the balance of the design on both the face and verso is finely accomplished and serves to demonstrate the skills of period engravers. From no shortage of floral scrollwork to geometric elements that frame the composition on the face and effortlessly complement rich contrasting shades of red and blue, bidders have a remarkable sight for their consideration, but the face reflects only part of an exceptional and captivating design. Looking to the back, bidders may observe a veritable engraved spectacle that offers a degree of technical complexity befitting a higher denomination. Here there are no less than approximately 105 counters emblazoned "20" along the inner and outer frames of the back design that serves to complement a staggering abundance of complex geometric lathework. Yet the most distinctive elements of this sophisticated composition are the two counters that can be seen at opposite ends of the Legal Tender and anti-counterfeiting clauses. Emblazoned "XX" at left and "20" at right, these oversized counters serve to effectively balance the design all while emphasizing it as one of the most recognizable of the period and a staple of collector interest that does well to illustrate the enduring popularity of the Legal Tender Notes issued under the Series of 1869. Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000. Provenance: From the American Legacy Collection. Click here for certification details from PMG.

估價:$18,000

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