United States Note five dollar bill series of 1907, serial number B30187381

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage United States five-dollar note from the series of 1907, featuring intricate designs and various elements typical of that era. On the left side, there is a portrait of a distinguished man, set within an ornate circular frame. The central part of the note prominently displays the word "United," followed by an elaborate "States," with "Five Dollars" written underneath in a formal script. Below these elements, the note indicates that it is a "Legal Tender for Five Dollars," reinforcing its monetary value. The right side features a detailed illustration of a rural scene with a man, a woman, and a dog, suggesting a pastoral American life. The top border bears the inscription "United States Note," flanked by multiple repetitions of the denomination "FIVE DOLLARS" and various decorative elements. The vivid details, including serial numbers in red and an official seal, highlight the craftsmanship and artistry of currency production from the early 20th century.

The image depicts a vintage United States five-dollar note from the series of 1907, featuring intricate designs and various elements typical of that era. On the left side, there is a portrait of a distinguished man, set within an ornate circular frame. The central part of the note prominently displays the word "United," followed by an elaborate "States," with "Five Dollars" written underneath in a formal script. Below these elements, the note indicates that it is a "Legal Tender for Five Dollars," reinforcing its monetary value. The right side features a detailed illustration of a rural scene with a man, a woman, and a dog, suggesting a pastoral American life. The top border bears the inscription "United States Note," flanked by multiple repetitions of the denomination "FIVE DOLLARS" and various decorative elements. The vivid details, including serial numbers in red and an official seal, highlight the craftsmanship and artistry of currency production from the early 20th century.

Name/Title

United States Note five dollar bill series of 1907, serial number B30187381

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.147

Description

United States Note five dollar bill series of 1907, serial number B30187381. Front: Image of a pioneer family with dog centered. Portrait of Andrew Jackson to the left. Treasury sigil to the right. Writing on the bill reads "ENGRAVED & PRINTED AT THE BUREAU, ENGRAVING & PRINTING.", "THE United States Will Pay the Bearer FIVE DOLLARS", "Washington, D.C.", "LEGAL TENDER FOR FIVE DOLLARS". Back: To the right, writing reads "THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER AT ITS FACE VALUE FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, except Duties on Imports and Interest ON THE PUBLIC DEBT. COUNTERFEITING OR ALTERING THIS NOTE or passing any Counterfeit or Alteration of it, or having in possession any false or counterfeit plate or impression of it, or any paper made in imitation of the Paper on which it is printed is Felony, and is punishable by Five Thousand ($5,000) Dollars FINE or Fifteen (15) years imprisonment at Hard Labor or both." Bill is creased horizontally and vertically and is slightly discolored. 7.5"lx3"h

Collection

Marshall White

Made/Created

Date made

1907

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Pioneers

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Length

7-1/2 in

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 17, 2020

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Andrew Jackson

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: Marshall White