Collection PL

Uruguay 1939 - Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 50 Pesos Specimen, Red Oval De La Rue Cancel, Serie A (Pick 38as)

Within the structure of the 1939 emission, the fifty pesos denomination occupied an important intermediate tier of Uruguay’s monetary hierarchy. It bridged everyday commercial circulation and higher-level accounting functions, serving both retail and institutional purposes. Specimen examples of this value document the administrative and control procedures governing official reference material during the interwar period. Read more →

Uruguay 1896 - Banco Nacional de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 20 Centesimos Issued Note PAGADO 25.8.96 Perforation Cancel, Serial L084390 (Pick A88b)

The underlying printed design remains intact. The obverse features the seated Mercury allegory symbolizing commerce at left and the national coat of arms at right within an ornate guilloche framework. Mechanically reproduced signatures of Vittone, Bugliam, and Gimenez confirm classification within the A88b emission phase. Serial L084390 belongs to the L-prefix distribution of the 1896 production. Read more →

Uruguay 1870 - El Banco Franco Platense 20 Pesos Dos Doblones Issued Note (Pick S173a)

The note was engraved and printed by the American Bank Note Company of New York, a major supplier of security printing to Latin American commercial banks during this period. The central vignette depicts a steamship at sea, symbolizing transatlantic trade and commercial connectivity between the Rio de la Plata region and global markets. At right appears an allegorical female portrait within a circular medallion, executed in refined steel engraving typical of ABNCo export work. Read more →

Argentina 1869 - Banco Domingo Garbino, 1 Peso Fuerte Issued Note with Red Overprint (Pick S1802)

The transition from the 1867 Pesos Bolivianos partnership notes to the 1869 Peso Fuerte issue also records a change in monetary denomination. The earlier Oxandaburu y Garvino notes were expressed in Pesos Bolivianos, reflecting the regional monetary importance of Bolivian silver, while the 1869 Oxandaburu y Garbino series adopted the Peso Fuerte denomination within Argentina's evolving private and provincial banking environment. Read more →

United States 1928C - Five Dollars Legal Tender Note Red Seal, Friedberg 1528, GA Block, PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

This example, graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, resides firmly within the upper tier of surviving examples for the type. Exceptional Paper Quality confirms fully original paper surfaces with intact embossing and undisturbed fiber integrity. The centering, color saturation of the red seal, and sharpness of engraving detail combine to present the note as a pristine representative of its issue. Read more →

Argentina 1869 - Banco Domingo Garbino, 5 Pesos Fuertes Issued Note with Red Overprint (Pick S1803)

This PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated example preserves the original signatures, strong engraved detail, deep green security printing, corrected GARBINO spelling of the underlying 1869 issue, and prominent red BANCO DOMINGO GARBINO overprint. It documents within one note the progression from the 1867 GARVINO-spelling partnership issues, through the corrected GARBINO spelling of the 1869 Oxandaburu y Garbino series, to the later provisional Banco Domingo Garbino form. Read more →

United States 1928B - 10 Dollars Federal Reserve Note, Kansas City District, Dark Green Seal, JA Block (Friedberg 2002-Jdgs), PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated

Graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example sits within the upper tier of preservation for the type. Exceptional Paper Quality confirms fully original surfaces with intact embossing and undisturbed paper integrity. Strong centering, vivid seal color, and razor-sharp margins combine to present a premium representative of the 1928B Kansas City issue. Read more →

United States 1928 - 20 Dollars Gold Certificate (Friedberg 2402, AA Block), PMG 50 EPQ About Uncirculated

Graded PMG 50 EPQ About Uncirculated, this note retains original paper quality as confirmed by the Exceptional Paper Quality designation. Light handling consistent with the grade does not diminish the strength of color, engraving clarity, or the visual impact of the gold overprint elements. The inclusion of the Misch Collection pedigree further anchors the note within a recognized provenance, adding contextual depth to its preservation history. Read more →

United States 1934A - Reverse Changeover Mule, 20 Dollars Richmond, Serials E17813376A and E17813377A (Friedberg 2055-Em, EA Block)

Certified PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, the note retains fully original paper integrity, strong embossing, and undisturbed surface quality. Preservation at this level allows unobstructed examination of reverse characteristics associated with the 2055-Em Mule classification. Read more →

United States 1934 - Reverse Changeover, 20 Dollars Richmond, Dark Green, Serials E17813376A and E17813377A (Friedberg 2054-Edgs, EA Block)

Graded PMG 63 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, the note retains original paper integrity and preservation consistent with its certified grade. The level of preservation supports detailed examination of reverse ink tone and plate characteristics central to the changeover classification. Read more →

United States 1875 - Fourth Issue Fractional Currency, 25 Cents, Watermarked Paper, 40mm Seal (Friedberg 1301, Allison-Spinner)

Certified PMG 62 EPQ Uncirculated, this example retains original paper integrity as confirmed by the Exceptional Paper Quality designation. Embossing and engraving detail remain crisp, preserving the intricate border design and clarity of Washington’s portrait. As a high-grade survivor printed on watermarked paper with the 40 millimeter seal, this note stands as a technically complete and historically significant representative of United States fractional currency production. Read more →

Confederate States of America 1864 - CSA No Denomination Archival Watermarked Paper

Certified PCGS Banknote 65 PPQ Gem Uncirculated, this example retains pristine paper integrity and sharply defined watermark embossing. As archival production material rather than issued currency, it stands as foundational documentation of Confederate security paper development. Read more →