United States Note two dollar bill series of 1953 B, serial number A72042793A

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a United States two-dollar bill from the Series 1953 B, featuring the portrait of Thomas Jefferson in the center. The bill includes ornate designs and scripts, with the denomination "TWO DOLLARS" prominently displayed both in numerical and written form. A serial number, "A 72042793 A," is printed in red ink on the right side, accompanied by the signatures of relevant authorities, such as the Treasurer of the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury. The circular red seal indicates it's a legal tender note. The note's condition exhibits signs of wear and age, with slightly rounded corners and minor creasing, reflecting its vintage status and historical significance within American currency.

The image depicts a United States two-dollar bill from the Series 1953 B, featuring the portrait of Thomas Jefferson in the center. The bill includes ornate designs and scripts, with the denomination "TWO DOLLARS" prominently displayed both in numerical and written form. A serial number, "A 72042793 A," is printed in red ink on the right side, accompanied by the signatures of relevant authorities, such as the Treasurer of the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury. The circular red seal indicates it's a legal tender note. The note's condition exhibits signs of wear and age, with slightly rounded corners and minor creasing, reflecting its vintage status and historical significance within American currency.

Name/Title

United States Note two dollar bill series of 1953 B, serial number A72042793A

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.142

Description

United States Note two dollar bill series of 1953 B, serial number A72042793A. Front: Marked "C". 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 is creased three times and has a small tear at the top to the right of the middle creases. Upper left corner is folded. Note is slightly discolored. 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

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