{"product_id":"2-united-states-note-series-1928d-red-seal-legal-tender-jefferson","title":"$2 United States Note - Series 1928D - Red Seal Legal Tender Jefferson (PSV 20)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMetalStacks proudly presents an exceptional piece of pre-World War II American currency with this \u003cstrong\u003eSeries 1928-D $2 United States Note\u003c\/strong\u003e — a \u003cstrong\u003eLegal Tender Note\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the iconic \u003cstrong\u003ered Treasury seal\u003c\/strong\u003e and signatures of W.A. Julian (Treasurer of the United States) and Henry Morgenthau Jr. (Secretary of the Treasury). Issued during the New Deal era under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, this note represents one of the most historically significant and visually distinctive classes of American currency: the \u003cstrong\u003ered-seal United States Note\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued directly by the U.S. Treasury rather than through the Federal Reserve System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e(PSV 20)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe note features a striking engraved portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Jefferson\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 3rd President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence — at center. The \u003cstrong\u003ebold red Treasury seal and red serial numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately distinguish this note from Silver Certificates and Federal Reserve Notes, identifying it as part of the centuries-old Legal Tender Note tradition that began during the Civil War in 1862.\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 nearly century-old vintage, including subtle toning, paper texture variations, and minor wear that authentically reflect its journey through American history. These natural characteristics enhance its authenticity and historical character as a genuine artifact of the Great Depression and New Deal era. \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]\"\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: 1928-D\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)\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: D09569909A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePortrait: Thomas Jefferson (3rd U.S. President)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSignatures: W.A. Julian (Treasurer) \/ Henry Morgenthau Jr. (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 \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Jefferson\u003c\/strong\u003e at center, framed by ornate scrollwork. The \u003cstrong\u003ebold red Treasury seal\u003c\/strong\u003e appears on the left side of Jefferson's portrait, with matching \u003cstrong\u003ered serial numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e (D09569909A) flanking the central design. The inscription \u003cstrong\u003e\"UNITED STATES NOTE\"\u003c\/strong\u003e appears prominently across the top, distinguishing this note from Silver Certificates and Federal Reserve Notes. The legal tender clause appears within the red seal: \u003cem\u003e\"THIS NOTE IS A LEGAL TENDER AT ITS FACE VALUE FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE.\"\u003c\/em\u003e The \"SERIES OF 1928 D\" designation appears beneath the seal, alongside the signature of Treasurer W.A. Julian. Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s signature appears to the right of Jefferson's portrait. The promise \u003cstrong\u003e\"WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND\"\u003c\/strong\u003e runs along the bottom border, a historical artifact from an era when paper currency was tied to a more direct redemption framework.\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 \u003cstrong\u003e\"2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"TWO\"\u003c\/strong\u003e denominations at each corner. The inscriptions \u003cstrong\u003e\"TWO DOLLARS\"\u003c\/strong\u003e appear at all four corners, with \u003cstrong\u003e\"THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\"\u003c\/strong\u003e arched across the top. 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. The pairing of Jefferson's portrait on the obverse with his historic Monticello home on the reverse makes this one of the most thematically unified currency designs in American history.\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 1928-D $2 United States Note is a tangible piece of one of the most consequential eras in American monetary history. The 1928 series marked the \u003cstrong\u003etransition from large-size to small-size currency\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standardized compact format we still use today. The $2 United States Note was issued throughout multiple 1928 sub-series (1928, 1928-A, 1928-B, 1928-C, 1928-D, 1928-E, 1928-F, and 1928-G), each distinguished by different signature combinations and minor printing changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1928-D variant\u003c\/strong\u003e specifically carries the signatures of \u003cstrong\u003eW.A. Julian\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHenry Morgenthau Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e, who served together under President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the height of the Great Depression. \u003cstrong\u003eHenry Morgenthau Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most historically significant Treasury Secretaries of the 20th century — serving from 1934 to 1945, he financed the New Deal, oversaw the wartime financing of World War II through Liberty Bonds, and was a chief architect of the \u003cstrong\u003eBretton Woods Agreement\u003c\/strong\u003e that established the post-war international monetary system. Notes bearing his signature carry profound historical weight far beyond their numismatic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called Legal Tender Notes) represent a distinct and historic class of American paper currency. First authorized by Congress in 1862 to help finance the Civil War, they are notable for being issued \u003cstrong\u003edirectly by the U.S. Treasury\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than through the Federal Reserve System. They are identified by their distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ered Treasury seal and red serial numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e, in contrast to the green seals 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]\"\u003eThe $2 United States Note was issued continuously from 1928 through 1963, after which production was discontinued. By \u003cstrong\u003e1971\u003c\/strong\u003e, the entire United States Note program had been retired, making every surviving example — particularly an early-series 1928 issue — a genuine artifact of a closed chapter in American monetary policy. The 1928 series notes are especially prized by collectors as they represent the \u003cstrong\u003eearliest small-size $2 notes ever produced\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 nearly century-old 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 fragile vintage paper while allowing full visibility of its design, vibrant red seal, Jefferson portrait, 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 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":48143831662837,"sku":"MS$21928DCAT14","price":99.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/4444\/9781\/files\/MSSTACK4-4_5_7fa63986-a5a3-471a-b519-4b8b9102df04.png?v=1778610862","url":"https:\/\/metalstacks.net\/products\/2-united-states-note-series-1928d-red-seal-legal-tender-jefferson","provider":"Metalstacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}