Lot 74
Gem Solid Serial #888888 $1 FRBN. $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Notes with solid serial numbers are far rarer than one might assume. While solid serial numbered large size bank notes are well known on Silver Certificates and Legal Tenders, researcher Martin Gengerke found that there are NO KNOWN eight digit solid serial numbered 88888888s and NO KNOWN seven digit 8888888s in any denomination from the $1 to the $50 on any district for the entire Federal Reserve Bank Notes series. (The $100 denomination FRBN was never printed.) This Fr. 714 $1 1918 Federal Reserve Bank Note serial #C888888A is unique in that you simply cannot buy another six digit "solid eights" in any denomination $1 - $50 for the entire FRBN design. Adding in it’s extra-ordinary condition, and you are looking at one spectacular rarity graded PMG 66EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Estimated Value $4,000 - 8,000
The Zeitmann Brothers snagged this note for a bargain price five years ago at a Lyn Knight auction, where other bidders had no idea just how rare this piece was. Doing one's research always pays off when it comes time to sell your collection and the Zeitmanns did just that.
Ex. Lyn Knight Auction June 2017 Lot 2232.
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| Realized $6,300 |
