Fr.41a 1862 $2 Two Dollars Legal Tender Note, PCGS 30 PPQ
This listing is for sale ONE note ONLY. The scanned image displayed the front and back of the exact note you will receive.
This is the first $2 Two Dollars Legal Tender Note was issued by the goverment. The front of the note featured a portrait of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury. The reverse side was relatively simple, with ornate designs and the denomination prominently displayed. This note was part of a broader series of legal tender notes known as "greenbacks" due to their distinctive green ink on the reverse side.
This particular note exhibits decent condition. During this time period, all notes were printed on fragile paper, making them prone to damage while in circulation. Finding a note in pristine condition can be difficult, but this specific note, with a PCGS VF 30 grade and the PURE PAPER QUALITY designation, is an ideal choice for collectors seeking nicely eye appeal example at an affordable price.
Grade: PCGS 30 PPQ
Denomination: $2
Type: Legal Tender Note
Year: 1862