1 Dollar United States Note - 'Saw-horse'

Issuer United States
Year 1874-1917
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 1 Dollar (1 USD)
Currency Dollar (1785-date)
Composition Paper
Size 187 × 79 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer
Designer(s) Joseph P. Ourdan
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) P#153
Obverse description Portrait of George Washington at center. Red seal to left of portrait. Illustration of Christopher Columbus in sight of land at far left.
Obverse lettering ACT OF MARCH 3RD, 1863. THIS NOTE IS A LEGAL TENDER FOR ONE DOLLAR UNITED STATES Will pay to Bearer ONE DOLLAR Washington, D.C. UNITED STATES NOTE
Reverse description This is commonly called a “saw-horse” due to the large `X` on the reverse and is the last note of this design type.
Reverse lettering ONE ONE DOLLAR US UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Signature(s) John Allison, Francis Elias Spinner, John C. New, Albert U. Wyman, James Gilfillan, Glenni W. Scofield, Blanche Kelso Bruce, William Starke Rosecrans, James Nelson Huston, Enos H. Nebeker, James Fount Tillman, Daniel Nash Morgan, Houston Benge Teehee, Jo
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Protection description
Variants There exists a very rare variant with rounded edges and an overprint ""in silver"" (У СРЕБРУ). Only 3 known samples exist, with serial numbers A.059 998, A.059 999 and A.059 000.
Numisquare ID 1263939570
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