U.S. Large Size Notes
During the Civil War, the U.S. government first issued currency for general circulation. The Union had stopped paying out coins, and needed a way to facilitate trade and finance the war. The people were demanding a currency that was guaranteed good by the government. Accordingly, in 1861 the first Federal currency notes were issued.
Between 1861 and 1928, the U.S. issued currency (we refer to it as "large size" because it was bigger than the currency we now use) in many different types. There were Silver and Gold Certificates, backed by precious metal, Legal Tender Notes authorized by Congress, and Federal Reserve Notes issued under the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, among others.
Many of these notes are colorful and beautiful, featuring gorgeous vignettes of events and people of American history. As few people could afford to save quantities of paper money, these notes are generally quite scarce today. This has remained one of the most active areas of the currency market.
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1862. $1. F-16c. PCGS. Ch AU-58. LTN.$2,750.00The original Greenback. An example on the cusp of a new designation with vibrant color that rests upon bright paper.
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1862. $1. F-16c. PMG. Ch AU-58. EPQ. LTN.$3,595.00A lovely note that exhibits excellent color and bright premium paper. Corners are sharp and eye appeal is great.
Item #245100 (2 / 194)
1862. $1. F-16c. PMG. Ch XF-45. LTN.$2,150.00Portrait of Salmon P. Chase. A popular early legal tender note issued during the Civil War. Color is strong, and paper is still bright. A pleasing note for the grade.
Item #246755 (3 / 194)
1862. $1. F-17a. PCGS. Ch AU-55. PPQ. LTN.$2,495.00Portrait of Salmon P. Chase. Fresh original paper dominates a pleasing early issue. Nearly new and very desirable.
Item #246746 (4 / 194)
1869. $20. F-127. PMG. VF-25. LTN.$7,995.00Scarce in any grade, this mid-grade higher denomination 'Rainbow' note borders on rare and resides in a comment-free holder. A large red seal and subtle blue tinting towards the right provide pleasing eye appeal. Borders are well centered. Very desirable.
Item #241337 (5 / 194)
1869. $5. F-64. PCGS. Ch New-63. LTN.$4,895.00A beautiful 'Rainbow Woodchopper' that exhibits pleasing centering for the grade, attractive paper, and range of color. Very popular.
Item #245790 (6 / 194)
1875. $1. F-26. PCGS. Very Ch-64. PPQ. LTN.$2,895.00An attractive early Washington ace that exhibits pleasing color and bright premium paper.
Item #246670 (7 / 194)
1878. $1. F-27. PMG. VF-30. LTN.$715.00Attractive and solid for the grade.
Item #243493 (8 / 194)
1878. $5. F-69. PMG. Ch Unc-64. EPQ. LTN.$2,495.00Choose from 2 different notes!Item #201235 (9 / 194)
1879. $10. F-214. PMG. AU-50. Refunding Certificat$9,595.00An attractive example of this unusual interest bearing obligation currency which found popularity with the general public until the interest stopped in 1907. They were issued in an attempt to give the average citizen opportunities to own government securities in low denominations. There are less than 200 known and high-grade examples are always in demand.
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1880. $1. F-30. PCGS. Gem-65. PPQ. LTN.$3,250.00A well centered large brown seal note that exhibits strong color and premium paper.
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1880. $1. F-30. PMG. Ch AU-58. LTN.$1,325.00A well centered and attractive large brown seal note that exhibits strong color and a bright appearance.
Item #246712 (12 / 194)
1880. $1. F-30. PMG. Ch Unc-64. LTN.$1,900.00An attractive 'Brown' seal with strong color and pleasing paper.
Item #245587 (13 / 194)
1880. $1. F-31. PMG. AU-55. EPQ. LTN.$2,595.00Exceptional Paper Quality and Embossing. A wonderful large red seal that is the only such variety in the type. Strong color, and both premium paper and embossing stand out. Brightness and crispness are plentiful.
Item #246645 (14 / 194)
1880. $1. F-31. PMG. VF-30. LTN.$1,250.00Well centered with strong color and bright paper. Folding is light and eye appeal is great on this tougher Large Red Seal.
Item #246066 (15 / 194)
1880. $1. F-32. PMG. XF-40. LTN.$2,350.00An attractive 'Brown' seal with plenty of strong color, bright paper, and even margins.
Item #240768 (16 / 194)
1880. $1. F-35. PMG. AU-50. EPQ. LTN.$895.00A well margined note with strong color, original paper, and even margins.
Item #240791 (17 / 194)
1880. $10. F-101. PMG. Ch Unc-64. EPQ. LTN.$3,750.00An attractive 'Jackass' note that exhibits vibrant color and premium paper. A large 'Brown Seal' variety that is quite desirable.
Item #245725 (18 / 194)
1880. $10. F-102. PMG. Ch Unc-64. EPQ. LTN.$3,450.00An attractive large brown seal note with 'Exceptional Paper Quality and Embossing' noted. Strong ink rests upon bright paper. Plate number '11' is fully visible at the top center. Plenty of eye appeal.
Item #246348 (19 / 194)
1880. $2. F-51. PMG. Ch Unc-63. LTN.$1,995.00Well centered with strong color and a large Brown seal.
Item #241975 (20 / 194)
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