This large-size $1 Silver Certificate from the Series of 1923 is a true relic of American monetary history—widely referred to as the “Horse Blanket” due to its noticeably larger size than modern bills. Issued in the final year before currency was reduced to today’s dimensions, this note captures the grandeur of early 20th-century design and function.
PSV 50
Note Details:
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Issuer: United States
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Period: Federal Republic (1776–present)
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Type: Silver Certificate
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Year: 1923
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Value: 1 Dollar (1 USD)
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Currency: Dollar (1785–present)
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Size: Approx. 190 × 80 mm
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Shape: Rectangular
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Serial Number: B24478160E
Obverse Highlights:
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Prominent portrait of George Washington at center
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Blue Treasury Seal at right, matching bold blue serial numbers
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Classic inscriptions:
“SILVER CERTIFICATE”
“ONE SILVER DOLLAR PAYABLE TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND”
Reverse:
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Deep green intricate artwork, with large “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and ornate “1” numerals at the corners
Condition & Collector Appeal:
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This note is in circulated/used condition, with visible signs of wear consistent with its age and use in commerce
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Despite its wear, the design details and historical character remain strong, offering authenticity and charm to collectors
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One of the last large-size $1 Silver Certificates, connecting collectors to the silver-backed era of U.S. currency
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Originally redeemable for one silver dollar, such as a Morgan or Peace dollar
A must-have for collectors of historic U.S. paper currency, this 1923 Silver Certificate offers a tactile link to an era when every dollar bill had true weight behind it—literally backed by silver on demand.
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