(Confederate States of America) -Developmental Essay Proof for Straker & Sons $5 Chemicograph Back Design. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. The first of six exemplary and historic S. Straker & Sons developmental proofs. Printed from the master plate for the $5 back ordered by the Confederate States of America. This and the following five proofs are deep impressions struck directly to card using the patented process, all without imprint. 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 and white. At the center, allegorical 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,\" with the one on the right a mirror-image. Although this is an advanced version of the proof, some details are missing. A stunning Gem. All Confederate proofs are extremely rare. This is much rarer than just about any 1896 Educational-series proof. Simply marvelous. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society\n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28242, realized $3120. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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