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1899, $5 Silver Certificate FR272 CGA 67

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Paper Money - United States Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
1899, $5 Silver Certificate FR272 CGA 67
The fourth issue of silver certificates, originally authorized in 1878, consisted only of 1, 2 and 5 Dollar notes of the series of 1899. This issue is notable for the many signature combinations that appear on the notes, but it is the familiar Indian head that is the chief draw of this $5 denomination. The head is of Te-to-ka-in-yan-ka, also known as Running Antelope, a member of the Oncpapa tribe of Sioux Indians. George F. C. Smillie engraved the portrait. This is the only issue of U.S. paper money for which a Native American was selected as the central feature. The note itself: a spectacular gem with bursts of bright green color offset by the blue seal and serial numbers, and fully centered, with nice full margins all around. The paper ripples with crispness.