Description
Fr. 1504 & Fr. 1534 – Matching‑Serial Radar Pair 42444424
1928C $2 Legal Tender + 1953B $5 Legal Tender Two‑Digit Radar • 42444424 •
This is an exceptionally scarce matched‑serial pair spanning two denominations and two different design eras of United States Legal Tender notes. Both pieces carry the same two‑digit radar serial number — 42444424 — a pattern built from only 4s and 2s, placing it in the upper tier of collectible radar structures. The odds of finding this exact number on both a $2 and a $5 Legal Tender, across different series and signature combinations, are astronomically low. Just a reminder, these are two-digit RADARS, not the more common three- or four-digit type.
Included in This Pair
- Fr. 1504 – 1928C $2 Legal Tender Serial B42444424A • Two‑Digit Radar • Very Fine Early‑series Legal Tenders with fancy numbers are notoriously tough, and this example retains strong paper and solid originality. Note: The $2 does exhibit minor staining, consistent with its circulated grade, but maintains excellent eye appeal and full serial clarity.
- Fr. 1534 – 1953B $5 Legal Tender Serial C42444424A • Two‑Digit Radar • Very Fine A later‑era red seal that perfectly mirrors the $2’s serial structure, creating a natural matched pair across denominations. Note: The $5 has dozen pinholes, few on each side of the note.
Why This Pair Matters
- Matched serials across denominations are extremely uncommon, especially when both notes are radars — and not just any radars, but two‑digit radars, which are dramatically scarcer than the typical three‑ or four‑digit patterns seen in circulation.
- This serial number cannot exist on a $1 or $100 Legal Tender, making this the only complete denomination set possible for this number.
- Collectors aggressively pursue matched‑serial sets, and examples spanning different series and design types are especially desirable.
Both notes grade Very Fine, with a strong presentation. This pair is ideal for advanced fancy‑number collectors, red‑seal specialists, or anyone building a radar‑focused portfolio.
A rare opportunity to secure a true matched‑serial radar pair — the kind of offering that almost never surfaces on the open market.
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