Fr. 274* $5 1899 SC Vernon-McClung (1st) Earliest And Finest Chief Star

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Fr. 274* $5 1899
Grade: PMG Gem UNC 65 EPQ    

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There are 10 Chief stars reported. Only four have been certified, and there are three listed that have yet to be certified. This note was previously sold by Heritage in September 2001, Lot 6917, where it was described as, "Only a total of 54 Chief stars are known for all numbers combined, and of that group only a handful are listed an uncirculated. Four Fr. 274 stars are known with this and one other being listed as uncirculated. This note is absolutely Superb, it would be a standout Chief even if it was a non-star and a common number. The colors, margins and every other possible point of interest on this piece is at the very top of the scale. The original embossing is exceptionally deep and easily seen by even the untrained eye. This is by far the finest Chief star that we have ever seen, and it is likely the finest in existence. A true wonder note." This note has it all. It's been graded Gem UNC 65 EPQ by PMG, and I wouldn't be surprised if any of the others in the census as CU graded lower than this amazing example.

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