| Slot: |
1862 $1 Legal Tender Fr. 16-17b |
| Item: |
Legal Tender
$1 1862 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG AU 58 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
5000416-007
|
Owner Comments
Legal Tender Notes were first issued in 1862, in order to help the Union finance the Civil War. Gold and silver coins were disappearing from circulation, and a new and different monetary medium was needed. They were not exchangeable for silver or gold coin, so some merchants were reluctant to accept them at face value. Even the Philadelphia mint would not accept legal tender notes in payment at par for the proof coins it struck for collectors. To buy these coins, collectors had to submit other silver and gold coins in payment.
This note is graded AU 58 with exceptional paper quality. Though not one of my personal favorites, it was rated Number 31 of the "100 Greatest American Currency Notes" as described in the Bowers book by the same name. It is Fr #16, has the low serial number #244, and was acquired at the Heritage FUN auction in January 2010.
|
| Slot: |
1869 $1 Legal Tender Fr. 18 |
| Item: |
Legal Tender
$1 1869 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG AU 55 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1511082-009
|
Owner Comments
This beautiful rainbow $1 was acquired in October 2012 in the Dallas Heritage auction. I have been trying to acquire this date for some time, but have always come up short, until now. Only one more note to go, and this collection will be complete.
|
| Slot: |
1874-1917 $1 Legal Tender Fr. 19-39 |
| Item: |
Legal Tender
$1 1917 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 64 |
| Cert #: |
1019916-017
|
Owner Comments
Fr. 39 Legal Tender $1 1917 Washington X Note - 64
Originally from the Thomas Flynn Collection, I acquired this uncirculated large-size $1 legal tender Washington “X” Note in the May 2008 Heritage Auction. Thomas Flynn attempted to complete a set of all Fr numbered notes, an almost impossible feat. His highly prized collection attracted spirited bidding that made that auction a real treat to watch. It was amazing! Many of the rarer notes went for multiples of preliminary estimates.
This note has a wonderful reverse design that is very appealing to me.
|
| Slot: |
1923 $1 Legal Tender Fr. 40 |
| Item: |
Legal Tender
$1 1923 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 64 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1073805-001
|
Owner Comments
Fr. 40 Legal Tender $1 1923 Washington Red Seal – 64EPQ
This beautiful uncirculated example of the large-size $1 legal tender Washington Red Seal note is from 1923. PMG indicates exceptional paper quality.
|
| Slot: |
1886 $1 Silver Certificate Fr. 215-221 |
| Item: |
Silver Certificate
$1 1886 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG AU 58 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1140519-004
|
Owner Comments
Gorgeous large size silver certificate from 1886. Bright colors and exceptional paper quality noted on holder. I really like the ornate and detailed reverse design, very artistic.
This note, along with the 1891 design, were ranked Number 50 of the "100 Greatest American Currency Notes" as shown in the recent Bowers book by the same name.
|
| Slot: |
1891 $1 Silver Certificate Fr. 222-223 |
| Item: |
Silver Certificate
$1 1891 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 64 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
4000206-003
|
Owner Comments
Prices for these large size notes have really firmed up and increased recently. I was able to pick this one up at a decent price at the Stack's/Bower's auction in Baltimore in March 2011.
It is a beautiful note with nice margins and is graded 64EPQ. The reverse has wide margins and a nice thread count.
This note, along with the 1886 design, were ranked Number 50 of the "100 Greatest American Currency Notes" as shown in the recent Bowers book by the same name.
|
| Slot: |
1896 $1 Silver Certificate Fr. 224-225 |
| Item: |
Silver Certificate
$1 1896 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 65 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1049014-002
|
Owner Comments
Educational Silver Certificates have inspired many collectors to further pursue the hobby, including myself, and this stunning example by all means fits that bill. Graded 65EPQ with great margins on the obverse and reverse, this note has nice color with vivid details. Notice the intricate artistic detail in the engraving "History Instructing Youth." This large-size Silver Certificate is a popular note, and was voted number 7 of the "100 Greatest American Currency Notes" ever printed, and the highest rated $1 note, as indicated in the Bowers book by the same name.
When Thomas F. Morris became the chief of the Bureau of Printing & Engraving in 1893, a decision was made to produce a new series - $1, $2, $5 - of Silver Certificate Notes. He hired three famous muralists of the time - Blashfield, Low, and Shirlaw - to create scenic motifs on the different notes. They did mockups for all the denominations up to the $1,000 note, but only the three lowest denominations were ever produced, creating the beautiful "Educational Notes" series.
The $1 was engraved by Will H. Low and shows the allegorical illustration of “History Instructing Youth,” looking down on Washington D.C. The border of the note lists the names of many prominent Americans - from Lincoln to Emerson - politicians, inventors, military, and artists. The U.S. Constitution is open on the right.
Martha and George Washington grace the back of the note, framed by scroll-work and ornamental engraving unsurpassed on today’s notes. Alfred Sealey engraved the back side of the note. The Educational series had a short life due to the complaints about the dark color, the difficulty in easily determining the denomination, and bankers comments about the ease with which the bills smudged. Nevertheless, they are prized by today’s currency collectors, and will always be in high demand.
|
| Slot: |
1899 $1 Silver Certificate Fr. 226-236 |
| Item: |
Silver Certificate
$1 1899 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 66 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1073321-007
|
Owner Comments
Fr. 230 Silver Certificate $1 1899 Black Eagle – 66EPQ
This is a spectacular uncirculated large-size $1 silver certificate Black Eagle note from 1899 graded 66 with exceptional paper quality indicated by PMG. This is my highest graded note, and likely to remain so.
The Black Eagle note was rated number 16 of the "100 Greatest American Currency Notes" as shown in the Bowers book by the same name.
|
| Slot: |
1923 $1 Silver Certificate Fr. 237-239 |
| Item: |
Silver Certificate
$1 1923 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 65 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1021398-004
|
Owner Comments
Fr. 237 Silver Certificate $1 1923 Washington Blue Seal – 65EPQ
This is a fantastic uncirculated large-size $1 sliver certificate Washington Blue Seal note from 1923 graded 65 with exceptional paper quality indicated by PMG. An abundance of colored threads still grace the paper of this beauty.
|
| Slot: |
1890 $1 Treasury Note Fr. 347-349 |
| Item: |
Treasury Note
$1 1890 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG XF 45 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1505124-002
|
Owner Comments
This note is the last piece of the puzzle and completes my $1 large-size type-note set. Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War, is depicted on the face of the note, and the reverse features a fancy ornate design typical of the 1890 Treasury or Coin notes. This note is ranked number 83 of the 100 Greatest American Currency Notes.
I acquired this note from Sergio Sanchez Currency in December 2012. Thanks Sergio!
|
| Slot: |
1891 $1 Treasury Note Fr. 350-352 |
| Item: |
Treasury Note
$1 1891 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 64 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1134098-002
|
Owner Comments
Beautiful Stanton Treasury Note graded 64 EPQ.
|
| Slot: |
Original-1875 $1 National Bank Note Fr. 380-386 |
| Item: |
$1 1875 National Bank Notes |
| Grade: |
PMG 62 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
8002080-001
|
Owner Comments
A beautiful note, and one of my favorite designs. This was a crossover from PCGS to PMG. I bought the note at the Heritage January 2010 auction as a PCGS 62PPQ and it crossed over at the same grade as PMG 62EPQ.
This spectacular note was ranked Number 45 of the "100 Greatest American Currency Notes" as described in the recent Bowers book by the same name..
|
| Slot: |
1918 $1 Federal Reserve Bank Note Fr. 708-746 |
| Item: |
FRBN Philadelphia
$1 1918 Large Size |
| Grade: |
PMG 66 EPQ |
| Cert #: |
1145928-005
|
Owner Comments
This is a gem 66EPQ Federal Reserve Bank Note hailing from the beautiful city of Philadelphia. I don't live there, but it is one of my favorite cities. Tons of history, good food, and very livable.
Authorized in 1913 and printed in 1915 and 1918, the back on this 1918 $1 Note shows the defiant eagle holding the flag - a symbol of America's defense posture in World War I.
These notes were issued by all 12 individual Federal Reserve Banks, but not all banks issued all dates and denominations.
| | |