The Allegorical Figure of Peace on the 1899 $5 Silver Certificate: How the BEP Paired a Native Chief with Classical Allegory
The 1899 $5 Silver Certificate stands as one of the most artistically ambitious notes ever produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, combining a dignified portrait of Running Antelope with a soaring allegorical figure of Peace. Understanding the design history, signature varieties, and condition nuances of this iconic ‘Chief’ note can mean the difference between a shrewd purchase and a costly mistake.
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