1899 $5 Silver Certificate "Chief" Note
Fr #275 · Napier | McClung · PCGS Banknote GEM UNC 66 PPQ
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Cert #45322485
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Item Specifics
- Denomination
- $5
- Year
- 1899
- Type
- Silver Certificate
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- Grader
- PCGS Banknote
- Grade
- 66 PPQ
- Cert Number
- 45322485
- Serial Number
- K5999494
Why This Item Is Special
- PCGS Banknote GEM UNC 66 PPQ: an exceptional example of this iconic type
- Cert #45322485 · Serial K5999494 · Plate B1809/1090
- Signatures of Napier and McClung
- Bold blue "FIVE" overprint with ornate scroll work throughout
- The "Chief" note: features Running Antelope, a Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux chief
- Protected by NFC anti-counterfeiting technology in the PCGS holder
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About This Note
An exceptional note in every regard. The 1899 $5 Silver Certificate is universally known as the "Chief" note for its stunning central portrait of Running Antelope (Tatonka Iyotake), a Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux chief, rendered in exquisite detail by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing engravers.
The obverse design is among the most striking in all of American paper money: the large central portrait of Running Antelope in full headdress, flanked by bold blue "FIVE" overprints and intricate scroll work, creates a visual impact that few notes can match. The reverse features an ornate green design centered on a large "V" surrounded by elaborate lathe work.
This example grades PCGS Banknote GEM UNC 66 PPQ: Exceptional Paper Quality confirmed. The note displays razor-sharp corners, vibrant colors, and strong embossing throughout, exactly what you'd expect from a top-tier certified example of this beloved type.
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