1863 $5.00 Legal Tender Alexander Hamilton VF-12 PCGS (Fr#63)

• Denomination: $5.00
• Housed in an archival quality currency holder by PCGS.
• Graded VF-12 by PCGS (Very Fine).
• Face: Features a likeness of "Freedom," the statue that sits atop the dome of the U.S. Capitol at left. A small portrait of Alexander Hamilton, first secretary of the Treasury under Washington is at right.
• Back: FIVE over a large "V" to the left and right with the obligation in the center.
• Obverse: Features a prominent portrait of Alexander Hamilton.
• Reverse: Displays intricate green engraving, characteristic of U.S. currency during the 1860s.
• Printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
• Part of the Civil War-era U.S. Legal Tender series.
• Highly collectible due to its historical significance and scarcity in this condition.
• Signatures of Chittenden/Spinner—Friedberg #63.

1863 $5 Legal Tender Series
The 1863 $5 Legal Tender note is part of a series issued during the Civil War, a period when the U.S. government was under immense financial pressure. These notes played a crucial role in funding the Union's war effort. Collectors value these notes not only for their rarity but also for their connection to a defining moment in American history.

Design
The obverse of this note features a striking portrait of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, who is widely regarded as the architect of the American financial system. The reverse design showcases intricate patterns and engravings typical of the period, adding to its aesthetic appeal and historical value.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing
This note was printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the official government agency responsible for the design and production of U.S. paper currency. Established in 1862, the Bureau has a long-standing tradition of producing secure and high-quality currency, including this significant 1863 Legal Tender note.