$5 1923 Silver Cert Fr. 282 LINCOLN PORTHOLE - Iconic Design! PMG Ch Unc 64

The Series 1923 $5 “Lincoln Porthole” Silver Certificate, Fr. 282, features one of the most distinctive presidential portraits in American currency. Abraham Lincoln appears within a circular frame resembling a ship’s porthole, giving this celebrated design its enduring nickname. Certified PMG Choice Uncirculated 64, this example offers uncirculated preservation.

As the final large-size $5 Silver Certificate design, the Porthole represents the closing chapter of an era before American currency adopted its smaller format. Originally redeemable for five silver dollars held by the Treasury, it recalls a time when paper money served as a direct claim on precious metal. Its distinctive portrait, historical significance, and Choice Uncirculated grade make it a compelling centerpiece for a silver certificate or large-size type collection.