1896 $1 EDUCATIONAL...Curious on grade and if worth sending to PMG

[Matt Dale-migration]

Here it is my 1896 $1 EDUCATIONAL SERIES.

 

- Has a crisp fell.

- No holes or tears.

- Seems to be 3 folds.

- Color is clear no fade.

- Serial number is fairly low

- Strong detail

- counterfeit detecting threads are bright

 

What grade would you say??

 

 

 

 

[Matt Dale-migration]

[Matt Dale-migration]

[BillJones]

My area is coins, not paper money, but I'd say with three folds that you are looking at the VF grade for this piece. The educational notes are tough, so I think this could be worth grading.

[Matt Dale-migration]

[Matt Dale-migration]

My area is coins, not paper money, but I'd say with three folds that you are looking at the VF grade for this piece. The educational notes are tough, so I think this could be worth grading.

 

 

 

Thanks for the reply. I fell it should be graded. Just getting a fell on this one.

[physics-fan3.14]

I feel the educational notes are among the most beautiful and popular paper money designs of the US. In decent grades like this, they are definitely worth grading.

[Matt Dale-migration]

I agree 100%. The art work is just beautiful. Thanks for your input.

[michael]

educational note f/vf

 

it is worthwhile to send in for grading

 

good luck and let us know what it grades from glenn jordy and his team!!

[JIM F.]

What is your motive for sending in for grading, to resell or piece of mind on the grade? It looks like a decent f/vf to me. Should you decide to send in for grading, be sure to send to PMG or PCGS as these are the only TPG's (in my opinion) worth having it graded.

 

Best regards.

 

 

[HiHoAudio]

I think it's a strong VF. Without the center fold it might even approach XF.

 

The bottom obverse margin is a little tight but otherwise it's a well centered note with good color and no real problems.

 

Well worth getting certified IMO.

[James_OldeTowne]

I absolutely love Educational notes, as do many, many collectors, which helps to explain their enduring high value. It probably is worth getting certified.

[Coinsman63]

Welcome to the boards. Your thread really belongs here:

 

Paper Money

[physics-fan3.14]

Welcome to the boards. Your thread really belongs here:

 

Paper Money

 

Not at all coinsman63. This is a grading forum - grading advice can be solicited for US, foreign, coins, and paper money here.

[Matt Dale-migration]

Piece of mind for now. Selling will come later down the road (way later).

[johnny9434]

nice note in any case

[MercuryMan]

Yep send it in and get a VF. That's my guess.

[mintcollector]

You have nothing to lose in sending in a note like this to PMG. Personally, as my name suggests, I only collect notes that grade 63 EPQ or above; however, due to the popularity of the educational series (and the fact that most collectors cannot afford them in higher grades), this is a great note in this condition! I wish you luck in whatever you decide to do with it once it comes back from being graded!

 

Thanks for showing it to us as well!

 

Sincerely,

 

mintcollector

[jtryka]

I've had a note graded that was only VF25, so I would definitely send this one in! I'd think it might go 35 or maybe even 40 on a lucky day!

[GW]

Seems to be 3 folds.

 

Three light vertical folds (45)

Three folds, one of which may be horizontal (40)

 

could grade as high as PMG-45

but from the photos, i think it's more of a 25/30 (very fine)

May have several light folds (30)

 

PAPER MONEY GRADING SCALE (grade)

http://www.pmgnotes.com/grading/grading-scale.asp