Step into early 20th-century American currency with this Series of 1917 $1 United States Legal Tender Note, a striking example of the final large-size “Red Seal” issue before the modern small-note era. Combining 19th-century engraving artistry with the growing authority of the U.S. Treasury, this note bridges the nation’s financial past and its emerging global role after World War I.
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Note Details
Issuer: United States of America
Period: Federal Republic (1776–present)
Type: United States Legal Tender Note (“Red Seal”)
Series/Year: 1917
Denomination: One Dollar (USD)
Currency: Dollar
Serial Number: B63525848A
Size: Approx. 190 × 80 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Obverse Design
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Center portrait of George Washington, adapted from Gilbert Stuart’s celebrated painting.
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Left vignette of Christopher Columbus sighting land, symbolizing discovery and expansion.
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Prominent “UNITED STATES” banner in ornate calligraphy.
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Red Treasury seal and serial numbers—defining hallmarks of early Legal Tender issues.
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Text reads: “This note is a legal tender for one dollar.”
Reverse Design
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Intricate green engraving featuring an interlaced “X” pattern with “United States of America” at center.
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Framed denomination panels reading “One Dollar” in all corners.
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Masterfully detailed guilloché borderwork typical of pre-1920s design.
Historical Significance
The 1917 $1 Red Seal Note was among the last large-format Legal Tender notes produced before the currency reform of 1928 standardized bill dimensions. Circulating during World War I, this issue reflects an era when the U.S. economy was transitioning toward global influence and modern banking stability. Today, it stands as an enduring symbol of America’s financial evolution and artistic engraving heritage.
Presentation
Each note is housed in a rigid clear holder for protection and displayed in a wooden presentation box for elegant viewing and preservation.
Collectors value the 1917 Red Seal $1 Note for its bold patriotic imagery, detailed artistry, and place in U.S. monetary history—a distinguished addition to any vintage currency collection.
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