Without Surcharges on Back. A pleasing example that exhibits strong color with a little black over inking. Bronzing appears fresh and premium paper is bright.

Red Reverse. A lovely note with strong color, premium paper, and well balanced margins on both sides.

Short Thick Key. Well balanced margins with wide borders surround strong inks and generous silk threads.

With Surcharge “18-63”. Vibrant oval bronzing with very balanced margins.

Short, Thick Key. Bust of Robert J. Walker, Secretary of the Treasury 1845-1849. Ample margins with a bright red treasury seal.

Short, Thick Key. Bust of Robert Walker, Secretary of the Treasury in 1845-1849. An exquisite high grade example with superior color.

Red Reverse. With Design Letter “a’ on obverse. Bust of William P. Fessenden. The red reverse is a tougher variety with this denomination and issue. Upper and lower margins are a bit tight, but the note is well balanced with solid color.

Green reverse. Bust of William P. Fessenden, Secretary of the Treasury under President Lincoln. Fully margined with high caliber color and fresh bronzing.

Green reverse with surcharge “M-2-6-5”; fiber paper. Bust of William P. Fessenden, Secretary of the Treasury under President Lincoln.  Nice bronzing and solid color. Comment: Previously Mounted.