Fr. 18 $1 1869 Legal Tender PMG Very Fine 30 Net

Pricing & History
Fr. 18 $1 1869 Legal Tender PMG Very Fine 30 Net. The notes of the 1869 issue are known as "Rainbows" due to the green, red, and blue inks that were used to thwart counterfeiters. These colors are very evident on this example. Interestingly, this is also the first appearance of George Washington's portrait on a Federal $1 note. His portrait appeared previously on many Obsoletes. The Net grade is due to rust and a repair, neither of which are readily seen. Grade: 300, Service: PMG, Service No.: 18000, Issue Date: 1960m, Denomination: Florin