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Catalog Information
GSID:
60430
Coin Date:
1899
Denomination:
$5
Mint Location:
Washington D.C.
PCGS #:
281
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Bank Note Value History
1899 $5 (Fr. 281)
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1899 $5 (Fr. 281)
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Greensheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greensheet Value (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS67 | $13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1886 $1 (Fr. 215)
Worth: $65 – $10,000
1886 $1 (Fr. 216)
Worth: $65 – $7,200
1886 $1 (Fr. 217)
Worth: $65 – $20,000
1886 $1 (Fr. 218)
Worth: $65 – $20,000
1886 $1 (Fr. 219)
Worth: $65 – $20,000
1886 $1 (Fr. 220)
Worth: $65 – $10,000
1886 $1 (Fr. 221)
Worth: $65 – $24,000
1891 $1 (Fr. 222)
Worth: $90 – $8,800
1891 $1 (Fr. 223)
Worth: $75 – $15,000
1896 $1 (Fr. 224)
Worth: $90 – $7,300
1896 $1 (Fr. 225)
Worth: $135 – $8,500
1899 $1 (Fr. 226)
Worth: $95 – $2,500
1899 $1 (Fr. 226a)
Worth: $90 – $5,000
1899 $1 (Fr. 227)
Worth: $90 – $1,500
1899 $1 (Fr. 228)
Worth: $90 – $2,400
Fr. 281. 1899 $5 Silver Certificate. PMG Very Fine 25 EPQ.
$1,769
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate PCGS Banknote Fine 12. ...
$732
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate PMG Choice Fine 15 Net. ...
$439
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate PCGS Banknote Choice VF 35 PPQ. ...
$2,928
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Mule Silver Certificate PCGS Banknote Very Fine 20 Details. ...
$525
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Mule Silver Certificate PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ. ...
$5,978
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate PCGS Banknote Good 6. ...
$464
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate PCGS Banknote Very Good 10. ...
$610
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate PCGS Banknote Very Fine 30 Details. ...
$1,586
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate PCGS Banknote Choice VF 35. ...
$1,830
Fr. 281. 1899 $5 Silver Certificate. PMG Choice Fine 15 Net. Repaired & Reconstructed.
$610
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. ...
$7,320
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate PCGS Banknote Gem Unc 65 PPQ. ...
$7,930
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. ...
$17,080
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate PCGS Banknote Extremely Fine 40. ...
$2,440
Fr. 281. 1899 $5 Silver Certificate. PMG About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.
$3,960
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate PCGS Banknote About Unc 50....
$3,000
Fr. 281. 1899 $5 Silver Certificate. PMG About Uncirculated 53 EPQ.
$4,080
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Silver Certificate PCGS Banknote Choice XF 45....
$2,640
Fr. 281 $5 1899 Mule Silver Certificate PMG Choice About Unc 58. ...
$4,080
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