The March 2010 Baltimore Auction

Pre-Bidding Ends: 3/5/2010 8:00:00 AM
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Lot #1494. Fr. 1216b. 1882 $500 Gold Certificate. PMG Very Fine 20.

1882 $500 Gold Certificate

Description: Boldly colored and nicely centered on both sides. The total amount of known for 1216b's are 50 with this newly discovered note.  This type allows one to collect an early high denomination note without spending several hundred times face. This note is very attractive for the grade displaying nice original paper surfaces. There are couple of very minor edge nicks along the center fold which is mentioned strictly for accuracy purposes.
Estimate: $17,500 - $22,500