{"product_id":"2-u-s-note-series-1953-with-red-seal-miscut-circulated-used","title":"$2 U.S. Note - Series 1953 with Red Seal Star Note miscut (PSV 25)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMetalStacks proudly presents an exceptional piece of American currency with this \u003cstrong\u003eSeries 1953 $2 United States Note\u003c\/strong\u003e — a \u003cstrong\u003eStar Note replacement issue\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the iconic \u003cstrong\u003ered Treasury seal\u003c\/strong\u003e and signatures of Ivy Baker Priest (Treasurer of the United States) and George M. Humphrey (Secretary of the Treasury). This note combines two of the most sought-after attributes in U.S. paper money collecting: the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003ered seal United States Note designation\u003c\/strong\u003e — a category of currency distinct from Federal Reserve Notes — and the coveted \u003cstrong\u003estar (★) suffix\u003c\/strong\u003e identifying it as an official replacement issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e(PSV 25)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe serial number \u003cstrong\u003e★01174790A\u003c\/strong\u003e features the distinctive star symbol in place of the standard prefix letter, identifying this as an official replacement note printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to replace a damaged or defective note from the original print run. United States Notes (also known as \u003cstrong\u003eLegal Tender Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e) represent a separate class of U.S. currency, issued directly by the Treasury rather than through the Federal Reserve System, with a history dating back to the Civil War. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one note is available, and it bears a unique serial number, making this a truly one-of-one collectible offering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis particular example is housed in a protective rigid currency holder and elegantly presented within a \u003cstrong\u003ehandsome wood display frame with a black matted backdrop\u003c\/strong\u003e, transforming it into a finished showcase piece ready for immediate display. The note exhibits natural signs of age and circulation consistent with its vintage, with subtle toning and paper texture variations that enhance its authenticity and historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSeries: 1953\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDenomination: $2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eType: United States Note (Legal Tender Note) — Star Note ★ Replacement Issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSeal Color: Red Treasury Seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial Number: ★01174790A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSignatures: Ivy Baker Priest (Treasurer) \/ George M. Humphrey (Secretary of the Treasury)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrade: Circulated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIssuer: United States of America (Direct Treasury Issue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePaper Type: Government-issued cotton\/linen blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLegal Tender Clause: \"This Note Is a Legal Tender at Its Face Value for All Debts Public and Private\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePresentation: Rigid currency holder mounted within a wood display frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvailability: One (1) note only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the classic engraved portrait of Thomas Jefferson at center, framed by ornate scrollwork. The \u003cstrong\u003ebold red Treasury seal\u003c\/strong\u003e on the right and matching \u003cstrong\u003ered serial numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e (★01174790A) immediately distinguish this note as a United States Note rather than a Federal Reserve Note — a critical visual marker for collectors. The inscription \u003cstrong\u003e\"UNITED STATES NOTE\"\u003c\/strong\u003e appears prominently across the top, with the legal tender clause \u003cstrong\u003e\"THIS NOTE IS A LEGAL TENDER AT ITS FACE VALUE FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE\"\u003c\/strong\u003e to the left of Jefferson's portrait. The \"SERIES 1953\" designation appears alongside the signature of Secretary George M. Humphrey, while Treasurer Ivy Baker Priest's signature appears at the lower left. The star symbol (★) clearly precedes the serial number on both sides, identifying this as a Star Note replacement issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Displays a detailed engraved view of \u003cstrong\u003eMonticello\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thomas Jefferson's iconic Virginia estate — framed by ornate scrollwork and bordered by bold \"2\" and \"TWO\" denominations at each corner. The inscriptions \"THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\" arches across the top, with \"TWO DOLLARS\" anchoring the bottom. The Monticello reverse was used on $2 notes from 1928 through 1976, when it was replaced by the John Trumbull \"Declaration of Independence\" engraving for the Bicentennial issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Series 1953 $2 United States Note represents a distinctive and historically significant class of American paper money. \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called \u003cstrong\u003eLegal Tender Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e) were first authorized by Congress in 1862 to help finance the Civil War and are notable for being issued \u003cstrong\u003edirectly by the U.S. Treasury\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than through the Federal Reserve System. They are identifiable by their distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ered Treasury seal and red serial numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e, in contrast to the green seals and serial numbers of Federal Reserve Notes. This red-seal classification gives them a unique visual identity and a place of honor in U.S. currency history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e add another layer of rarity. They are official replacements printed when a regular note is damaged or destroyed during production, and they are produced in dramatically smaller quantities than standard notes — making them inherently scarce and highly collectible. When a Star Note also belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003ered-seal United States Note family\u003c\/strong\u003e — itself a phased-out class of currency that ceased production in 1971 — the result is a piece of currency that bridges multiple categories of collector interest in a single example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 1953 series specifically carries the signatures of Ivy Baker Priest and George M. Humphrey, who served together during the Eisenhower administration, anchoring this note in mid-20th-century American Treasury history. United States Notes were phased out entirely by 1971, making any surviving example — particularly a Star Note replacement issue — a genuine piece of a closed chapter in U.S. monetary policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis note is securely housed in a protective rigid currency holder and elegantly mounted within a \u003cstrong\u003ewood display frame with a black matted background\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready for immediate display on a desk, shelf, mantel, or wall. The framed setup protects the note while allowing full visibility of its design, vibrant red seal, star serial number, and signatures. As with all MetalStacks offerings, the note has been carefully handled and verified for authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBecause only one example is available, the exact note shown — including its distinct star serial number and individual condition — is the note you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor additional details or collector inquiries, please contact MetalStacks at \u003cstrong\u003e(561) 529-3001\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metalstacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48141469450485,"sku":"MS$21953RSMCCAT14","price":144.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/4444\/9781\/files\/MSSTACK4-1_9a5b3813-7554-43c4-a25b-bdbe8ae0d64a.png?v=1778525896","url":"https:\/\/metalstacks.net\/products\/2-u-s-note-series-1953-with-red-seal-miscut-circulated-used","provider":"Metalstacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}