ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT NOTES OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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Large Size Type Notes > Legal Tender

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Fr. 168 $100 1869
Grade: VF/XF    

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I love fresh original unmolested notes but Dean always searched them out. He was always in favor of leaving notes original and his impressed that on me during and after the incredible demand around 1980. This is one of the most elusive of those in the Rainbow series as there are only 27 recorded. This shows a grade in T&P of "50" but based on everything within the submission I expect a 30/35 with some comments because I see five pinholes which should be noted for accuracy. Some time ago I saw several of the $100's severely impaired and almost beyond fixing but they now have been and can now poorly influence perception of the rarity of the rainbow type. A beautiful raw note accurately described and ready for your collection to be enjoyed. A PMG 45 (reconstruction) realized $192k in 4/25. It was graded 45 PPQ by PCGS in 2011 and realized $126,500.

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