Fr. 298 (W-1501). 1891 $10 Silver Certificate. PCGS Superb Gem New 67 PPQ.

Fr. 298 (W-1501). 1891 $10 Silver Certificate. PCGS Superb Gem New 67 PPQ.，A truly exceptional example of the popular "Tombstone note," which name is explained further below. There are fewer than 80 known examples in all grades combined for this catalog number, and this is the single finest graded by either PCGS or PMG. Low serial number 8 adds to the appeal of this superbly centered note. Broad margins, bright paper and vividly printed inks combine for a superb overall aesthetic. An outstanding note very worthy of the assigned grade and ideal for the finest of collections. <p><p><p><p><strong>$10 Silver Certificates, Series of 1891</strong><p>The Series of 1891 $10 notes continues the motifs of the Series of 1886, with some slight differences in the imprints. The back is entirely new, has large open spaces, and reflects the desire of the Treasury Department to simplify the designs. This was thought to deter counterfeiting.<p>Depicted on the face is Thomas A. Hendricks, who was vice-president of the United States for several months in 1885, during which term he died. Therefore, whether in surrounding his portrait with a frame curved at the top, giving rise to the name "Tombstone Note," was intentional or inadvertent is not known, but the significance remains embedded in numismatic nicknames.<p>The F-298 (W-1501) notes are signed by Rosecrans and Nebeker whose joint term of office was from 1891 to 1893. We estimate a printing quantity of 3,400,000 notes and a survival rate of fewer than 100 which seems in line, considering that fewer than 80 notes have come to light as of this writing. As such, this variety is scarce in all grades.，From the Joel R. Anderson Collection of United States Paper Money, Part I. Earlier from Kagins sale of November 1969, lot 425; Kagins sale of January 1971, lot 1298; Currency Auctions of Americas sale of May 1997, lot 1955; Heritage Auctions sale of January 2004, lot 18921; Heritage Auctions sale of September 2006, lot 1899.<p>，