Lot 3455
1886, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-243. . KL-124. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 Exceptional Paper Quality. An exquisite and very vibrant General Winfield Scott Hancock deuce. The ornate back on these is immensely pleasing to study for its intricate scrollwork and engine-turned design features. Winfield Scott Hancock (February 14, 1824 - February 9, 1886) was a career U.S. Army officer and the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 1880. His service included the Mexican-American War and as a Union general in the American Civil War. Known to his Army colleagues as "Hancock the Superb," he was active at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Appropriately, Hancock was named after the famous American general Winfield Scott (1786-1866).
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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| Realized $4,140 |
