| Description |
United States of America � Fr. 1108 $100 1914 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS About New 53 Apparent. A bold and well-printed $100 blue seal Chicago district Federal Reserve Note. The face shows a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in an oval frame. The appealing vignette on the back features Labor, Plenty, America, Peace, and Commerce as they were originally drawn by Kenyon Cox. The engraver was G.F.C. Smillie. Interestingly, that design was intended for all of the U.S. small-size denominations. There are some "Minor Stains" noted, but observed more from the back. This example faces up nicely and is evenly margined. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20195, realized $2160. |
