Lot 1
Incredible Gem Fr. 1601 with Solid Serial #11111111. Gem Uncirculated Fr. 1601 $1 1928A Silver Certificate with coveted solid serial #R11111111A graded PMG 66 EPQ. The EPQ designation indicates "Original Paper Quality", which is the highest accolade the grading service can apply to the note. (Before the introduction of the star designation at a later date.) It indicates in their opinion that the note is fully original, nicely embossed and has very likely had no restoration work done on it. Estimated Value $5,000 - 10,000
This amazing solid serial # note has been graded PMG 66EPQ. If you're seeking out 1928 era $1 SCs with fancy numbers, you'll find the vast majority of them will grade 63 or lower. Little thought was ever given to centering on these older issues, so a grade of 65 or higher is a rarity. But in the case of the Zeitmann Brothers collection, you are seeking it's true appeal which is the serial numbers they have acquired. The census we have illustrating the number of solid serial numbered $1 1928 era SCs with s/n's 11111111 - 9999999 known is only 36 in total (from 11111111 - 99999999), with five #11111111's known, those being the 1928s: B11111111A, F11111111A, and 1928A: K11111111A, R11111111A and Z11111111A. This specific note is likely the finest known of the five, as not all of them have been slabbed. It has superior centering front and back, with punch through embossing of the seal and serial numbers.
This note and the following eight solid serial numbered notes all came from the Mel Wilmore collection sold in March 2014 by Lyn Knight Currency Auctions. The #33333333 - 99999999 were also ex. John Whitney Walter sale from November 2004.
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| Realized $8,400 |
