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Catalog Information
GSID:
60312
Coin Date:
1886
Denomination:
$2
Mint Location:
Washington D.C.
PCGS #:
242
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Bank Note Value History
1886 $2 (Fr. 242)
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1886 $2 (Fr. 242)
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Greensheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greensheet Value (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS67 | $13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $7,500 | $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. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Very Good 10. ...
$488
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Fine 12 Net. ...
$763
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. ...
$8,845
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. ...
$4,880
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Very Good 8. ...
$293
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PCGS Banknote Good 4. ...
$305
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Extremely Fine 40. ...
$2,684
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Choice Very Fine 35. ...
$1,708
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Very Fine 30....
$1,080
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Very Fine 25....
$1,680
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Very Fine 20....
$1,170
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Choice Fine 15....
$630
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ....
$5,520
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PCGS Banknote Superb Gem Unc 67 PPQ....
$8,400
Fr. 242. 1886 $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Banknote Superb Gem Uncirculated 68 PPQ.
$14,400
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45....
$1,860
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG Choice About Unc 58....
$2,100
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PCGS Choice New 63....
$2,220
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG About Uncirculated 50 Net....
$1,320
Fr. 242 $2 1886 Silver Certificate PMG About Uncirculated 55. ...
$3,360
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