Fr. 290 $10 1880 SC Bruce-Wyman (1st) Finest Known (2nd)

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Large Size Type Notes > Silver Certificates

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Fr. 290 $10 1880
Grade: PCGS Very Ch. New 64 PPQ    

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This is one of my favorite notes of all time. The first time I saw this note was in 1974 when it brought a huge price of $8,900. That was close to one-half the price of a $500 1880 Silver Certificate I sold Jim Thompson the next year at $22,500, now worth nearly 30 times that amount. I have always wanted the opportunity to handle this note. When it reappeared in the Shiva sale it was estimated for nothing, and I was sure I would get it, but no chance. My buddy, Larry Hanks, was sitting behind me and it became a part of the Great Lakes Collection instead. It has had a great home for those 10 years, and I am proud to now get the opportunity to offer this rarity. Currently there are 38 notes in the census in private collections, and the only other note that is CU was Bebee's, which is now in the ANA Museum. I believe the note in the Rickey Collection is probably second finest known. Since the acquisition from the Great Lakes Collection, this note has been certified by PCGS as Ch. New 64. I can understand the grade, and it is the finest known by a long way, as well as the finest known and the only UNC available to collectors. Graded Very Choice New 64 by PCGS.

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