Crisp white luster and a sharp strike with no significant marks. Very nice for the grade!

Outstanding quality with rich orange-gold luster and a sharp strike.

A bright and fresh example that displays bold black and orange inks and premium paper.

Well centered with vivid black and orange inks and premium paper.

Well centered with great color and premium paper.

An attractive blend of vibrant black and orange inks with premium white paper.

Small Serial Number.  Well centered with strong color and premium paper. A tougher note with small serial numbers.

Portrait of Thomas Hart Benton who served in both the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate. A beautiful note with stunning color, including the gold, which is still fresh and unoxidized. Centering is well balanced and the paper is bright.

Lovely for the grade, this note displays a very well centered border that surrounds excellent black, orange, blue, and red inks. The orange ink is unoxidized and stands out. Soiling is mild and even and much brightness remains on the solid paper.