U.S.A. Silver Certificate two dollar series of 1899 bill, serial number D44413174

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a vintage two-dollar silver certificate from the United States, exhibiting an intricate design with ornate detailing and a central portrait. The phrase "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is prominent across the top, while "TWO SILVER DOLLARS" is noted beneath. The serial number, D44413174, is printed in blue ink on the right-hand side. Surrounding the portrait are artistic renditions of figures, possibly allegorical, that add to the currency's historical aesthetic. The certificate bears signatures and smaller designs, including a decorative seal, indicative of its authenticity and purpose as a redeemable promissory note for silver. The texture appears aged, emphasizing its antiquity.

The image displays a vintage two-dollar silver certificate from the United States, exhibiting an intricate design with ornate detailing and a central portrait. The phrase "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is prominent across the top, while "TWO SILVER DOLLARS" is noted beneath. The serial number, D44413174, is printed in blue ink on the right-hand side. Surrounding the portrait are artistic renditions of figures, possibly allegorical, that add to the currency's historical aesthetic. The certificate bears signatures and smaller designs, including a decorative seal, indicative of its authenticity and purpose as a redeemable promissory note for silver. The texture appears aged, emphasizing its antiquity.

Name/Title

U.S.A. Silver Certificate two dollar series of 1899 bill, serial number D44413174

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.130

Description

U.S.A. Silver Certificate two dollar series of 1899 bill, serial number D44413174. Front: Marked "B". Small portrait of George Washington centered under a banner reading "TWO SILVER DOLLARS" with a man on the left side and a woman on the right, both seated. Above them "THIS CERTIFIES THAT THERE HAVE BEEN TWO DEPOSITED IN THE TREASURY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is written. "2" is written to the left and to the right is a blue treasury sigil. Back: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is written in the center, with "TWO DOLLARS" being written partially above and below. Underneath is written "THIS CERTIFICATE IS RECEIVABLE FOR CUSTOMS, TAXES, AND ALL PUBLIC DUES, AND WHEN SO RECEIVED MAY BE REISSUED." Bill is worn and creased significantly. 7.25"lx3.25"h

Collection

Marshall White

Made/Created

Date made

1899 - 1917

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Dimensions

Height

3-1/4 in

Length

7-1/4 in

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 17, 2020

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Washington, George

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: Marshall White