A Closer Look: Series of 1896 $2 Silver Certificate
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The Series of 1896 Silver Certificates are referred to as the “Educational Series” in the hobby due to the design on the $1 “History Instructing Youth” issue. All three denominations in this series consist of elaborate allegorical artwork on the face of the note that makes one forget for a moment that they are looking at a banknote instead of a mural.
At the center of the $2 denomination is seen a group of five allegorical figures, and at the bottom we can see the title of the scene is “Science Presenting Steam and Electricity to Commerce and Manufacture.”
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Nice! Thank you.
Beautiful Note Thanks for posting and the ”Educational” info
That’s one of my favorite notes. 👍
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Magnificent. Of all forms of US paper currency the series of 1896 is my favorite. That note is beyond words.
Thanks so much for showing us.
The back vignette with portraits of Robert Fulton and Samuel Morse adds to the collectors appeal. Overall, a beautiful note and definitely on most collectors bucket list.
Steve, That is a beauty for sure …… That is truly one Beautiful Example 👍👍
Steve, that is one sharp note. You're right, it's on my bucket list.