United States Note two dollar bill series of 1953 B, serial number A65079275A

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a United States two-dollar bill from the series of 1953 B. The bill features an intricate border design and a red seal on the right side. In the center, there is a prominent portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, who is framed within an oval design. The serial number "A 65079275 A" is printed in red ink above the portrait, with smaller ornate text stating the denomination of the bill at the top and bottom. Below Jefferson's portrait, the name "Jefferson" is printed, and to the left, the words "THIS NOTE IS A LEGAL TENDER AT ITS FACE VALUE FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE" appear. At the bottom, the text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," flanked by "TWO DOLLARS," is prominently displayed. The signatures of the Treasurer and Secretary of the Treasury are visible, alongside the phrase "In God We Trust" and other official inscriptions associated with

The image depicts a United States two-dollar bill from the series of 1953 B. The bill features an intricate border design and a red seal on the right side. In the center, there is a prominent portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, who is framed within an oval design. The serial number "A 65079275 A" is printed in red ink above the portrait, with smaller ornate text stating the denomination of the bill at the top and bottom. Below Jefferson's portrait, the name "Jefferson" is printed, and to the left, the words "THIS NOTE IS A LEGAL TENDER AT ITS FACE VALUE FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE" appear. At the bottom, the text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," flanked by "TWO DOLLARS," is prominently displayed. The signatures of the Treasurer and Secretary of the Treasury are visible, alongside the phrase "In God We Trust" and other official inscriptions associated with

Name/Title

United States Note two dollar bill series of 1953 B, serial number A65079275A

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.143

Description

United States Note two dollar bill series of 1953 B, serial number A65079275A. Front: Marked "N". Large portrait of Jefferson centered. Large "2" to the left with "THIS NOTE IS A LEGAL TENDER AT ITS FACE VALUE FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE" written over it. A large "TWO" is written to the right over a treasury sigil. Back: Large picture of Monticello centered. Bill has been folded three times. 6.25"lx2.75"h

Collection

Marshall White

Made/Created

Date made

1953 - 1963

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency

Search Terms

Monticello

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 17, 2020

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Thomas Jefferson

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: Marshall White