Fr. 223 (W-58). 1891 $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Superb Gem New 67 PPQ.

Fr. 223 (W-58). 1891 $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Superb Gem New 67 PPQ.，The exceptional print quality is instantly noticeable on this superbly preserved 1891 $1 Martha Washington note. Ample margins and ideal registration are seen, as are razor sharp corners. This design type ranks #50 in the book <em>100 Greatest American Currency Notes </em>by Q. David Bowers and David M. Sundman. The image of Martha Washington is likely based on a portrait by Francis Mead. If you desire a Condition Census "Martha Note" for your type set, this would be an ideal candidate as PCGS has graded just two examples finer.<p><p><p><strong>$1 Silver Certificates, Series of 1891</strong><p>For the Series of 1891 notes the designation "MARTHA WASHINGTON" was added in tiny letters below the portrait, and the back was redesigned. The new back features open spaces, thought to be a deterrent to counterfeiting. Notes of this type have the serial number beginning with letter E.<p>The F-223 (W-58) variety is signed by Tillman and Morgan whose joint terms began in 1893. The estimated generous production run was 52,088,000 notes and our estimated survival rate is about 1,100 to 1,400, most of which are in circulated grades.，From the Joel R. Anderson Collection of United States Paper Money, Part I. Earlier from Currency Auctions of Americas January 1995 sale, lot 1459; Stanley Morycz August 2000 Fixed Price List; Lyn Knights March 2006 sale, lot 155; Heritage Auctions September 2006 sale, lot 18691.<p><p>，