Lot 3256
Fr-1217. 1922, $500 Gold Certificate. PCGS Very Fine 30. . Fr-1217. . KL-940. Gold Certificates are colorful and vivid, and are among the most attractive of all currency issues. Their reverses are a brilliant golden orange, symbolic of the gold coin they represent. Although there were nine emissions of gold certificates, only four of the issues were circulated to any extent, namely the fourth, seventh, eighth and ninth issues.
The ninth and last issue of Gold Certificates forms the notes that are most frequently seen today. These notes are series of 1913 and 1922 and the issue consisted of all denominations from 10 to 1,000 Dollars. The series of 1913 appears only on 50 Dollar notes.
A sharp looking Lincoln $500 gold certificate with vivid colors, a choice orange back, and excellent paper quality for the grade. PCGS graded Very Fine 30.
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
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