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1899 RARE FANCY SERIAL NUMBER Black Eagle $ 1 Silver Certificate # 782
Product Description
Being offered today RARE FANCY SERIAL NUMBER $ 1 Dollar 1899 BLACK EAGLE Silver Certificate note. This note is also a very HIGH GRADE note in Gem Uncirculated condition.
This note also has a “Fancy Serial Number”, the serial number is B70000782B. It has “700007”, which is what makes this a fancy serial number, and this is very rare. It also features the Napier - Mc Clung signatures, which are a little harder to find.
The red and blue fibers throughout the note are strong and bold. All of the lines are sharp and crisp. This really is a fantastic note for any collector or investor.
The back of the note states:
THIS CERTIFICATE IS RECEIVABLE FOR CUSTOMS, TAXES, AND ALL PUBLIC DUES, AND WHEN RECEIVED MAY BE REISSUED.
So, back in 1899 you could pay your Customs duties when importing goods and pay your income taxes as well. Then it could be reissued back in to circulation by the government again. This is the only U.S. Currency that has this printed on it.
This note has the date of 1899 to “the right side of the note”. If you look to the right side of the blue seal, you will see that the date is on the side of the note. That is why this note is called “Date Right”. The more common notes have the date under the serial number know as “Date Under”
Ranked #16 in the large size collectable note series, this 1899 "Black Eagle" $1 Silver Certificate is among the best-known and most sought-after U.S. currency notes. Named for its famous vignette engraving of the Black Eagle standing on an American Flag. It also features impressive portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. This final 19th-century $1 motif signaled the end of intricately designed U.S. currency notes. The Series 1899 Black Eagle note is also from an era when paper money was backed by precious silver, as the issue bears the statement: “ONE SILVER DOLLAR PAYABLE TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND”.
This note has tremendous eye appeal. deep embossing, and perfect centering. The paper is bright with bold inking. It has sharp edges and corners.
The note shows no sign of wear on the corners or the sides. All of the corners and edges of the note are crisp and clean. There are no pinholes, rips, stains, or tears. The note is encased in a long-term preservation holder. The holder is made to enhance the presentation of the encapsulated note.
This note is an excellent investment opportunity. This note will be an excellent addition to anyone’s collection!!
Product Details
- Measurements
8"L x 11"W x 1"H
- OriginUnited States
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In1-2 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation