(Confederate States of America) -Developmental Essay Proof for Straker & Sons $5 Chemicograph Back Design. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. This is the second of $5 back essay proof from the S. Straker & Sons master plate. A very deep impression printed directly to card stock by S. Straker & Sons, but without their imprint. As previous, the card measures 30.0cm by 22.0cm, and the note within is 19.0cm by 8.0cm, with the visible plate embossing delineating the margin. Printed in black ink. Liberty and Justice flank a Confederate \"5\" shield on a pedestal with the word DOLLARS. Each holds a Confederate flag at an angle, with the bottom of the pole at the center and the top toward the outside; the spear-tips above the flags \"pierce\" the outside border. Both flags bear the word \"Five,\" but the one on the right is a mirror-image. This is a further advanced version, virtually complete. Hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling have been added, with Justice's skin noticeably altered and details strengthened in the drapery and sandals. A stunning piece that stands out. These are difficult to estimate, but we emphasize it has been decades since any were offered at auction. Rare and tremendously beautiful. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society\n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28243, realized $11400. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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