1896 $1 "Educational" Silver Certificates Fr. 224 - Crisp Very Fine Scott #274 At a hair over $17

At a hair over $17 a coin this is one compelling offer

Printing company Sterling

A stunningly toned Gem - if I were naming coins by their colors

5 mm Description Reverse Loon splashing with Olympic logo and maple leaf in color above

Serial Number 3273767 Here's a terrific movement from the Illinois Watch Co

1896 $1 "Educational" Silver Certificates Fr. 224 - Crisp Very Fine Scott #274 At a hair over $17The obverse of "History Instructing Youth" has made the $1 "Educational Note" one of the most iconic of early U. S. currency. Washington, DC can be seen in the background and the fancy reverse features vignettes of both Martha & George Washington. Nice crisp VF, some foxing, no splits, no pinholes and folds do not break.