Product Details: This 1899 $5 Silver Certificate (Fr. 274), known affectionately by collectors as the 'Indian Chief Note,' is a landmark piece of American currency featuring the iconic portrait of Hunkpapa Lakota Chief Running Antelope. Certified by PMG as Very Fine 25, this large-size 'Horseblanket' note displays the moderate circulation typical of a mid-grade survivor while retaining strong paper integrity and clear, distinct design elements. This specific Friedberg variety (Fr. 274) carries the notable Vernon-McClung signature combination, accented by the bold blue ink of the Treasury seal and serial numbers that characterize the Series of 1899. As the only piece of U.S. federal paper money to ever feature a Native American as the primary central figure, this note is a historical cornerstone and a perennial favorite for advanced currency enthusiasts.
Note Features:
PMG graded 25 Very Fine
FR# 274
Known as a Silver Certificate
Signed by: Vernon and McClung
Seal Color: Blue
This is a PMG graded note. You will receive the note pictured. You are purchasing a $5 Silver Certificate graded PMG 25 Very Fine. This is an excellent note to add to your collection.
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