Fr. 248. 1896 $2 Silver Certificate. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.

Engrossing Gem Uncirculated $2 Educational Silver Certificate A Testament to Blashfield's Skills as an Engraver Fr. 248. 1896 $2 Silver Certificate. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Seemingly overshadowed by its $1 and $5 counterparts. The $2 Silver Certificate issued under the Series of 1896 is still a striking composition that stands among iconic company that was controversial in the time it was issued. Disliked by bankers on account of practical concerns. Many bankers complained that each denomination shared much in the way of resemblance and was therefore hard to count and were susceptible to raising at the hands of criminals. One of the key points of criticism levied against these notes was that the counters were indistinct and easy to overlook. Such a fact was no doubt compounded by the visual similarities shared between the back designs for the $1 and $2 which were virtual clones save for the choice of portraits. This level of distinctiveness has however cemented the Series of 1896 as a long-time and durable favorite of collectors. The $2 which comes anchored by a vignette entitled Science Presenting Steam and Electricity to Industry and Commerce that was given life by Edwin H. Blashfield accounts for a more enclosed composition compared to its $1 and $5 counterparts. From left to right, the figures Commerce, Electricity, Science, Steam and Industry are depicted as either sitting or standing with the implements of their respective positions while a number of architectural flourishes can be observed in the background and evoke comparisons to a temple-like setting that symbolically represents the development of science in the United States. By like measure, the constituent design elements of this note are remarkable and magnified by the grade of Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ assigned by PMG. The clarity of Blashfield's vignette is utterly sublime with exceptional detail. From the detail seen on the capitals of the Corinthian-type columns in the background to the folds of the dress worn by Science one would rightly find themselves confronted with rich and complex detail wherever they may look when observing Blashfield's composition. Even compared to its arguably more engrossing counterpoint, the back design offers much in the way of aesthetic and technical testament. The portraits of Robert Fulton and Samuel F.B. Morse who speak to the prevailing theme of science are accomplished in a remarkable level of detail exemplified best by their hair and clothing. Individual strands of Morse's beard are easy to discern while much detail was clearly paid to Fulton's clothing when engraved. Even medals reflective of various orders of merit and chivalry are observed on Morse's chest and can be tentatively identified with little guesswork as this composition is true to the form of Mathew Brady's photograph of Morse taken in 1866. A vivid array of green hues are used here to depict the likes of Fulton and Morse and round out the composition of the back and offer further testament to the grade assigned offering a window into the circumstances that will ultimately carry this note to a premium bid. Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000. Click here for certification details from PMG.

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