Friedberg 302 – US Notes

The Series 1891 $10 Silver Certificate: Thomas Hendricks, a Dying Portrait, and One of the Lowest Survival Rates in Large-Size Currency

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The Series 1891 $10 Silver Certificate features the portrait of Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks, a fleeting design that saw limited production and catastrophic attrition over 130 years. Collectors and historians alike regard this note as one of the most challenging large-size issues to acquire in any grade, making it a genuine white whale of American paper money.

The Series 1923 $10 Silver Certificate: The Andrew Jackson Porthole Note and Why It Dwarfs Its $5 Counterpart in Rarity

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The Series 1923 $10 Silver Certificate is one of the most coveted large-size notes in American numismatics, featuring a striking oval portrait of Andrew Jackson framed in an elaborate geometric border that earned it the ‘Porthole’ nickname. This guide breaks down its history, signature varieties, print run data, and what separates a problem-free example from a genuine trophy piece for your collection.