Fr. 161 $50 1880 PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ

---

Large Size Type Notes > Legal Tender

---

---

Fr. 161 $50 1880
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ    

---

The note is broadly margined and is as pretty as a picture. This classic design, with its large brown seal, blue serial numbers and striking vignette of America, is one of our favorite pieces of currency. Fewer than sixty pieces are known of this number in all grades combined, including those in museum and government hands. This note comes from the run that has supplied most all of the high-grade examples of this beautiful type. A number of pieces have been on the market in recent years, realizing in the $15,000-$43,000 range, depending in part on the note's quality, and in part on the number of bidders. This one certainly appears to have the quality. The number of bidders will be decided in Chicago. Certainly beautiful and among the finest known. The most current census indicates 63 notes reported with seven others in this grade and three better.

---