CVC & Collectables presents the celebrated 1896 “Educational” $2 Silver Certificate (Friedberg Fr.248), certified PMG Very Fine 20. A centerpiece of U.S. large-size artistry from the Gilded Age.
Note Highlights:
- Issuer/Type: United States — Silver Certificate (Large Size)
- Date/Denomination: 1896 • $2
- Catalog: Fr. 248
- Grade: PMG Very Fine 20
- Format: Large-size U.S. paper money
- Holder: PMG, authenticated and graded
Design & Devices:
- Face (Obverse): Allegorical Science presenting Steam and Electricity to Industry and Commerce, framed by classical motifs; bold “TWO DOLLARS” and 1896 date.
- Back (Reverse): Portraits of Robert Fulton and Samuel F. B. Morse in ornate panels—honoring American innovation.
Collectibility:
Widely pursued by type and advanced large-size collectors, this PMG VF 20 example presents strong detail and balanced circulation eye appeal—an ideal representative of the famed Educational trio.
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