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The extremely popular Five Silver Dollar Back is the Silver Certificate issue of Series 1886. The front features the head of Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States from 1869-1873. Unlike most notes, where this face is the most important feature, this note gained popularity because of its back design. Five Morgan Silver dollars, dated 1886, fill almost the entire back of the note. They represent the amount of silver coinage for which the bill could be redeemed at the time. Because the reverse of four of the dollars is shown, the phrase “In God We Trust” is seen on US currency for the first time. Not until 1957 was this motto adopted for use on US currency. This series was issued with one of four seal types, large and small red seals, scalloped and plain, and a large brown seal. This note with a small, red seal.
The extremely popular Five Silver Dollar Back is the Silver Certificate issue of Series 1886. The front features the head of Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States from 1869-1873. Unlike most notes, where this face is the most important feature, this note gained popularity because of its back design. Five Morgan Silver dollars, dated 1886, fill almost the entire back of the note. They represent the amount of silver coinage for which the bill could be redeemed at the time. Because the reverse of four of the dollars is shown, the phrase “In God We Trust” is seen on US currency for the first time. Not until 1957 was this motto adopted for use on US currency.
Very Unique Note, Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to Own a Low Number on the Highly Sought After $5 Educational Note. Here is the #33 that Sold at Stacks Bowers for comparison Fr. 268. 1896 $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Banknote Superb Gem Uncirculated 68 PPQ. | Stacks Bowers Referred to as the United States' most beautiful piece of paper money, this note features an allegorical depiction of Electricity as the Dominant force in the world. The lavish vignette was originally drawn by Walter Shirlaw and hangs on the wall in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Thomas Morris redesigned the bill itself, and G.F.C. Smilie engraved the figures. The back features the heads of two Civil War generals: Ulysses S. Grant and Phillip Sheridan, flanked on all sides by ornate engraving. The female figure representing Electricity is clad in flowing robes, revealing a bare breast. This partial nudity was said to cause a disturban
S/N A3708821B The last issue of Large Size Silver Certificates printed by the United States were dated Series of 1923. Only $1 and $5 denominations were issued. The $5 note popularly called the Lincoln Porthole features our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, framed inside a circle. The portrait of Lincoln was based on a photograph by Anthony Berger, and engraved by Charles Burt. Though simple and stark in appearance, this note has gained popularity among the collecting public as one of the most desired of all currency types. The major design on the face is the vignette of Lincoln. Four distinct numerals are used on each corner, unlike the previous issue of 1899, which used four identical numerals. Blue serial numbers, seal and an additional blue numeral 5 are the only other designs on the face. The back of the note, printed in the usual green ink, displays the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States with rays emanating away from it. There is only one signature combination for this note, that of Speelman and White.
FR-291 Signatures of Rosecrans & Jordan. The Census shows only 25 Known. The Portrait in the Center is Thomas A. Hendricks, Vice-President under Grover Cleveland. Hendricks died in office. This fact, combined with the shape around his portrait has given this type of note the nickname "The Tombstone Note"
FR-292 Signatures of Rosecrans & Hyatt. The Census shows only 91 Known. The Portrait in the Center is Thomas A. Hendricks, Vice-President under Grover Cleveland. Hendricks died in office. This fact, combined with the shape around his portrait has given this type of note the nickname "Tombstone Note
