U.S.A. Silver Certificate one dollar series of 1957 bill, serial number U97131028A

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a United States one-dollar silver certificate from 1957. It features a portrait of George Washington at the center. The certificate includes the words "This certifies that there is on deposit in the Treasury of the United States of America one dollar in silver payable to the bearer on demand." Design elements include ornate borders and the denomination "1" in each corner. The blue seal and serial number “U97131028A” are prominently displayed on the right. Signatures of treasury officials are printed at the bottom. The overall design is intricate, with detailed engravings characteristic of the period.

The image shows a United States one-dollar silver certificate from 1957. It features a portrait of George Washington at the center. The certificate includes the words "This certifies that there is on deposit in the Treasury of the United States of America one dollar in silver payable to the bearer on demand." Design elements include ornate borders and the denomination "1" in each corner. The blue seal and serial number “U97131028A” are prominently displayed on the right. Signatures of treasury officials are printed at the bottom. The overall design is intricate, with detailed engravings characteristic of the period.

Name/Title

U.S.A. Silver Certificate one dollar series of 1957 bill, serial number U97131028A

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.122

Description

U.S.A. Silver Certificate one dollar series of 1957 bill, serial number U97131028A. Front: Marked "A". Large portrait of George Washington centered. "THIS CERTIFICATE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE" is written over a "1" to the left, a treasury sigil is to the right. Back: "IN GOD WE TRUST", "ONE" written in the center. Pyramid to the left, eagle to the right. Appears to be uncirculated, save for a few faint red and blue markings on both sides of the bill. 6.25"lx2.75"h

Collection

Marshall White

Made/Created

Date made

1957 - 1963

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Dimensions

Height

2-3/4 in

Length

6-1/4 in

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 16, 2020

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Washington, George

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: Marshall White