$2 1886 Silver Cert, Fr. 240 Hancock Ornate Back Small Seal Fine- VF

Small seal Hancocks are represented by only two Friedberg numbers. Also at the left is a portrait of General Winfield Scott Hancock. With a military career that spanned the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War, the General was considered a war hero worthy of being featured on U.S. banknotes. In 1865 Hancock was tasked with supervising the execution of the Abraham Lincoln assassination conspirators, and in 1880 he ran for president as the Democratic nominee. Hancock died on February 9th, 1886, mere months before the act authorizing these banknotes was passed. So, his portrait was a logical choice. This note comes with a few edge nicks and areas of discoloration. As such, please study the images to determine if it's an ideal addition to your collection.

Series Year	1886
Country	United States
Denomination	$2
Grade
Signature	Rosecrans Jordan
Grading Agency	Dealer
Category	Silver Certificates
Serial No	B3861210
Status	Active
Seal	Small Red