Collection — Specimens, Proofs & Issued Banknotes

Uruguay 1939 Departamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay one hundred pesos photographic proof pair, American Bank Note Company, mounted on cardstock, PCGS 63 Choice New, face and back

Uruguay 1939 - Departamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 100 Pesos Photographic Proof Pair (Pick Unlisted)

The reverse depicts the Palacio Legislativo in Montevideo, presented in precise architectural perspective. The choice of subject underscores institutional stability and civic order, translating national identity into architectural form rather than allegorical abstraction. Read more →

UruguayPhotographic Proof Pair1939100 PesosPCGS 63 Choice New (Face and Back) Photographic Proof PairFace Photo ProofBack Photo ProofUnissued Design ProofMounted on CardstockArchival Presentation ProofAll Zero Serial Numbers100 PesosDepartamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del UruguayInterwar Currency DesignUruguayan Monetary HistoryState Authority and National IdentityArchitectural Banknote ImageryUruguay1939Pick 39PCGSPCGS 63R9 Extremely RareMuseum Grade

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Uruguay 1935 Departamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay five hundred pesos large-format photographic proof pair, American Bank Note Company, mounted on cardstock, face PCGS 55 Choice About New and back PCGS 63 Choice New

Uruguay 1935 - Departamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 500 Pesos Large-Format Presentation Photo Proof Pair (Pick Unlisted)

The reverse presents a complex multi-figure scene centered on rural labor and agrarian production, with figures arranged in a cohesive narrative composition. The imagery emphasizes productivity, land, and social continuity rather than abstract allegory, rendered with substantial depth and compositional control. Read more →

UruguayLarge-Format Presentation Photo Proof Pair1935500 PesosPCGS 55 Choice About New (Face), PCGS 63 Choice New (Back) Photographic Proof PairFace Photo ProofBack Photo ProofUnissued Design ProofFace Photographic ProofReverse Photographic ProofFace and Reverse PairLarge-Format Presentation Photo ProofMounted on CardstockArchival Presentation Proof500 PesosAll Zero Serial NumbersDepartamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del UruguayInterwar Currency DesignUruguayan Monetary HistoryState Authority and National IdentityEngraving and Design DocumentationUruguay1935Pick 40PCGSPCGS 55PCGS 63R9 Extremely RareMuseum Grade

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Uruguay 1939 Departamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay five hundred pesos photographic proof pair, American Bank Note Company, mounted on cardstock, PCGS 63 Choice New, face and back

Uruguay 1939 - Departamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 500 Pesos Photographic Proof Pair (Pick Unlisted)

Printed on photographic paper and mounted on original cardstock, this proof pair was not part of the currency production process but served as an archival record of the finalized design. Certified by Professional Coin Grading Service Currency as Choice New 63, it survives as a complete face-and-back photographic ensemble documenting the visual authority of Uruguay’s pre-war banknote program. Read more →

UruguayPhotographic Proof Pair1939500 PesosPCGS 63 Choice New (Face and Back) Photographic Proof PairMounted on CardstockArchival Presentation Proof500 PesosDepartamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del UruguayInterwar Currency DesignUruguayan Monetary HistoryState Authority and National IdentityEngraving and Design DocumentationUruguay1939Pick 40PCGSPCGS 63R9 Extremely RareMuseum Grade

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Uruguay 1939 Departamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay one thousand pesos large-format presentation photographic proof pair, archival cardstock mount with face and back proofs, American Bank Note Company, PCGS 63 Choice New

Uruguay 1939 - Departamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 1,000 Pesos Large-Format Presentation Photo Proof Pair (Pick Unlisted)

Printed on heavyweight photographic paper and mounted on archival cardstock, this presentation format was intended for institutional reference rather than technical testing. Unlike plate proofs or progressive proofs used during engraving and press preparation, large-format photographic proof pairs of this type served as permanent visual records for issuing authorities, senior officials, and printer archives. Read more →

UruguayLarge-Format Presentation Photo Proof Pair19391,000 PesosPCGS 63 Choice New (Face and Back) Large-Format Presentation Photo ProofPhotographic Proof PairMounted on CardstockArchival Presentation Format1,000 PesosDepartamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del UruguayInterwar Currency DesignUruguayan Monetary HistoryState Authority and National IdentityArchival Proof MaterialEngraving and Design DocumentationUruguay1939Pick UnlistedPCGSPCGS 63R9 Extremely RareMuseum Grade

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Uruguay 1935 Departamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay one thousand pesos large-format presentation photographic proof pair, oversized cardstock mount with face and back proofs, PCGS 58 Choice About New

Uruguay 1935 - Departamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 1,000 Pesos Large-Format Presentation Photo Proof Pair (Pick Unlisted)

Dated 1935, this presentation proof pair occupies a critical position in Uruguay’s monetary design evolution, preceding the refined 1939 series while already displaying the mature engraving language of the interwar period. The use of oversized mounting suggests a presentation or reference function beyond routine production, likely reserved for institutional review, senior approval, or archival retention rather than workshop circulation. Read more →

UruguayLarge-Format Presentation Photo Proof Pair19351,000 PesosPCGS 58 Choice About New (Face and Back) Large-Format Presentation Photo ProofPhotographic Proof PairMounted on CardstockOversized Presentation Format1,000 PesosDepartamento de Emisión del Banco de la Republica Oriental del UruguayInterwar Currency DesignUruguayan Monetary HistoryState Authority and National IdentityArchival Proof MaterialEngraving and Plate StudyUruguay1935Pick UnlistedPCGSPCGS 58R9 Extremely RareMuseum Grade

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Bradbury, Wilkinson and Company engraved portrait die proof of José Gervasio Artigas, reference 192A, printed on India paper and mounted on card with cancellation notation

Uruguay 1920 - Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company José Gervasio Artigas Engraved Portrait Die Proof (Reference 192A, Cancelled)

The portrait depicts Artigas in restrained neoclassical profile, engraved with finely controlled line work and tightly structured cross-hatching. The treatment reflects British security engraving practice of the early twentieth century, emphasizing anatomical precision, tonal balance, and institutional authority rather than heroic or romanticized interpretation. Read more →

UruguayEngraved Portrait Die Proof1920NoneUncertified (archival engraved die proof) Engraved Portrait Die ProofIndia Paper ProofMounted on CardPrinter Archive MaterialJosé Gervasio ArtigasBradbury, Wilkinson and CompanyEarly Twentieth Century Currency DesignBritish Banknote EngravingUruguayan Monetary HistoryState IconographyEngraving Reference MaterialUruguay1920Pick UnlistedR9 Extremely RareMuseum Grade

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United States 2003A 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Atlanta District with Repeater Serial Number F67776777L, graded PMG 68 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, showing strong centering, bright original paper, and crisp engraving detail.

United States 2003A - 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note Atlanta District Repeater Serial Number F67776777L (Friedberg 1931-F)

This 2003A 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Atlanta District (Friedberg 1931-F, FL Block) bears an exceptional Repeater Serial Number F67776777L, a pattern highly prized among collectors of fancy serial notes. The repeating sequence '67776777' captures a rhythmic and nearly palindromic arrangement of digits-repeating the '67' pair while culminating in a triple '777'-a visual and numerical symmetry that immediately distinguishes it from ordinary production runs. Read more →

United StatesFancy Serial Note20031 DollarPMG 68 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated Federal Reserve NoteIssued NoteFancy Serial NoteRepeater Serial NumberSmall size banknoteGreen sealPortrait of George WashingtonTreasury seal1 DollarBureau of Engraving and PrintingFort Worth printing facilityAtlanta Federal Reserve DistrictFriedberg 1931-FCabral and Snow signaturesExceptional Paper Quality designationModern United States currencyFancy serial number collectingMathematical pattern collectingHistoryUnited States20032003APMG 68 EPQMuseum Grade

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United States 1935D 1 Dollar Silver Certificate with Radar Serial Number Y88866888E, PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, blue seal issue signed by Clark and Snyder with mirror-symmetric serial pattern

United States 1935D - 1 Dollar Silver Certificate Radar Serial Number Y88866888E (Friedberg 1613N, YE Block)

The 1935D series was printed under the signatures of Clark and Snyder during the late 1940s, representing the transitional postwar period when the U.S. Treasury still issued silver certificates redeemable in actual silver dollars. This note’s narrow format (1613N) reflects late-series plate revisions that slightly adjusted margins and alignment to improve press consistency. Read more →

United StatesFancy Serial Note19351 DollarPMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated United StatesSilver CertificateFancy Serial NoteRadar Serial NumberFriedberg 1613N1935D Series1935Clark–Snyder SignaturesBlue SealNarrow FormatPMG 64 EPQChoice UncirculatedBureau of Engraving and PrintingPalindrome SerialUnited States Currency1 Dollar

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United States 2003 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Cleveland District featuring Repeater Serial Number D67776777D, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, with vibrant green seal and balanced centering

United States 2003 - 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note, Cleveland District Repeater Serial Number D67776777D (Friedberg 1928-D, DD Block)

Certified PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example displays perfect margins, deep color saturation, and original paper quality. The EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) designation confirms full originality and embossing, critical indicators of a note untouched by flattening or conservation. For fancy serials, such originality heightens desirability, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and long-term market recognition. Read more →

United StatesFancy Serial Note20031 DollarPMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteFancy Serial NoteRepeater Serial NumberFriedberg 1928-DCleveland District2003 Series2003Marin–Snow SignaturesPMG 65 EPQGem UncirculatedBureau of Engraving and PrintingModern United States CurrencySerial Number CollectingMathematical Pattern1 Dollar

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United States 1935D 1 Dollar Silver Certificate showing Butterfly Fold Error with upper left corner folded and partially printed, PMG 58 EPQ Choice About Uncirculated, blue seal issue signed by Clark and Snyder

United States 1935D - 1 Dollar Silver Certificate Butterfly Fold Error (Friedberg 1613W, IF Block)

The 1935D Silver Certificate series, signed by Clark and Snyder, represents the final era of small-size silver-backed notes issued by the U.S. Treasury. The 'Wide' layout (Friedberg 1613W) references a plate format with slightly larger margin spacing, predating the narrower 1613N variant. These late silver certificates were printed in huge quantities, but genuine mechanical errors from this period-especially butterfly folds-remain extremely scarce, as most were destroyed long before reaching circulation. Read more →

United StatesError Note19351 DollarPMG 58 EPQ Choice About Uncirculated United StatesSilver CertificateError NoteButterfly Fold ErrorFriedberg 1613W1935D Series1935Clark–Snyder SignaturesBlue SealPMG 58 EPQChoice About UncirculatedBureau of Engraving and PrintingPrinting ErrorProduction AnomalyUnited States Currency1 Dollar

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United States 1974 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago District showing Paper Jam Error at lower right margin, PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine, with visible folded and misfed corner

United States 1974 - 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note, Chicago District Paper Jam Error (Friedberg 1908-G, GD Block)

The 1974 series, carrying the signatures of Neff and Simon, belongs to a transitional period in small-size Federal Reserve production that saw refined press alignment and ink-feed controls but still occasional mechanical misfeeds-especially on $1 notes printed in massive quantities. Chicago’s 'G' district seal and the bright green Treasury overprint mark it as part of a large-scale run typical of the era. Read more →

United StatesError Note19741 DollarPMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine United StatesFederal Reserve NoteIssued NoteError NotePaper Jam ErrorFriedberg 1908-GChicago District1974 Series1974Neff–Simon SignaturesPMG 45Choice Extremely FineBureau of Engraving and PrintingMechanical ErrorPrinting ErrorProduction AnomalyUnited States Currency1 Dollar

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United States 1935F 1 Dollar Silver Certificate with Courtesy Autograph by Treasurer Ivy Baker Priest in blue ink, PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, blue seal issue signed by Priest and Anderson

United States 1935F - 1 Dollar Silver Certificate Courtesy Autograph by Treasurer Ivy Baker Priest (Friedberg 1615, UI Block)

Certified PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, the note retains crisp paper originality, bright color contrast, and deep embossing. The EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) designation confirms complete originality with no pressing or restoration, essential for autograph integrity. The hand-applied signature remains bold and well-placed, complementing the note’s balanced margins and vivid ink tone. Read more →

United StatesCourtesy Autograph19351 DollarPMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated United StatesSilver CertificateAutographed NoteCourtesy AutographIvy Baker PriestFriedberg 16151935F Series1935Robert B. AndersonBlue SealPMG 64 EPQChoice UncirculatedBureau of Engraving and PrintingPolitical HistorySigned CurrencyTreasurer of the United StatesUnited States Currency1 Dollar

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