Lot 3136
Fr-41a. 1862, $2 United States Note. . Fr-41a. . KL-101. PCGS Very Good 8. The Number 1 Note! The only other reported serial number 1 $2 note of this Friedberg number is as follows: Ex Abe Hepner; exhibited at the 1971 and 1972 ANA and 1973 GENA conventions; R. M. Smythe 10/27/00:1239 where it realized a phenomenal $137,500; Smythe 6/17/05 (not sold). This handsome rarity is from Series 30 (each series can potentially have a serial #1 note, but as stated, only 2 have survived, this splendid Very Good example, and the Hepner specimen). Both notes are in similar condition, thereby enabling the new owner of this Series 30 example the possibility of obtaining a similar famous price without having to pay a six figure price. Heavy circulation no doubt led PCGS Currency to grade the note VG8. Minor roughness along the right and bottom margins, as expected from the grade. Normal soiling from use in circulation. What a wonderful opportunity for the serial number collector!
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500.
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| Realized $7,475 |
