Portrait of George Washington at center. Red seal to left of portrait. Illustration of Christopher Columbus in sight of land at far left.
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.
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
Protection type
Protection description
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 lettering
ONE
ONE DOLLAR
US
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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.
