Description: The 1896 $2 silver certificate, part of the “Educational Series,” features an allegorical depiction titled “Science Presents Steam and Electricity to Commerce and Manufacture.” The central vignette on the front of the note shows the figure of Science, represented as a classical female figure, standing between two muscular male figures who symbolize Steam and Electricity. Science is portrayed handing these two advancements to Commerce and Manufacture, symbolizing the role of technological progress in driving economic growth. The background of the note includes intricate depictions of industrial elements and machinery, further emphasizing the theme of technological innovation. The reverse side of the note features the portraits of inventors Robert Fulton and Samuel Morse within detailed frames. The note’s sophisticated artistry and its representation of the impact of science and technology make it one of the most admired and collected U.S. currency designs.
Price: 639 USD
Location: Manhattan Beach, California
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: $2
Type: Banknotes
Year: 1896
Certification Number: 48155991
Grade: 10
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: PCGS Banknote Grading
