Wildly Popular Solid Serial Number 88888888 on a $1 1928 SC. The reason we know that another complete set of $1 1928 era Silver Certificates is not known: This specific note. You are bidding on the Fr. 1600 $1 1928 Silver Certificate Serial # F88888888A, graded PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ. As most of you know, bidding in this sale, the demand in multiple Oriental countries for serial numbers with multiple 8's is huge. The demand for paper money with eight 8's cannot be over-stressed. Combining the fact that this note is the ONE AND ONLY known solid 8's for the entire 1928 - 1928E series $1 Silvers, be prepared for multiple bidders pursuing this ultra rarity. Estimated Value $7,000 - 13,000
The demand for serial #88888888 has been both high and consistent for multiple decades with dozens of collectors all over the world pursuing this number. We can confirm that prices realized for serial #88888888 typically bring 200 to 300% premiums over serial numbers 22222222 - 66666666, With this specific note being the only known solid serial #88888888 known from this era, the final price realized could set a new record.
Ex. Mel Wilmore Collection, sold in the spring of 2014 by Lyn Knight Currency Auctions, and ex. John Whitney Walter Collection sold in November 2004.