The $1 denomination in the Silver Certificate Series from the United States Treasury was the second-ever bill of this value released in the US. The United States Note had previously debuted in 1862 with a $1 denomination, with the 1886 release of a $1 Silver Certificate marking the second release of a bill in this denomination. Provident Metals now happily offers the 1886 $1 Silver Certificate Martha Washington Note to you for purchase online.

Highlights:

• Arrives with a protective plastic currency sleeve!
• First design of the $1 Silver Certificate!
• Martha Washington appeared on the note for its first decade!
• Comes in Fine+ condition!
• Issued a face value of $1 (USD) by the United States.
• The obverse features an image of Martha Washington.
• On the reverse is the face value and redeemable status of the notes.
• Please note you may receive notes that have the same seals, ink colors, and signature combinations if you buy several.

When you purchase the 1886 $1 Silver Certificate Martha Washington Notes in this Provident Metals listing, you will receive a note that is in Fine+ condition. Notes with a Fine+ condition show evidence of use in circulation that includes considerable rounding at the corners and margin splits, along with other common signs of wear and tear. Folds and creases are also common.

Provident Metals would like you to note that it is possible to receive notes with different sizes for the US Treasury seal, ink colors on the seal, and varying signature combinations. If you buy several, you may get matching combinations on these details or various different combinations.

Obverse

The obverse of 1886 $1 Silver Certificate Martha Washington Notes comes with a portrait of Martha Washington. In addition to the US Treasury Seal and signatures of the Register of the United States and Treasurer of the United States, you will find notations that include the serial number and the words This Certifies That There Has Been Deposited in The Treasury of the United States One Silver Dollar Payable to Bearer on Demand.

Reverse

On the reverse face of 1886 $1 Silver Certificate Martha Washington Notes is an ornate design element with several notations of the face value. This includes two 1s and two ONEs printed on this side. At the very center are notations of United States Silver Certificate and This Certificate is Receivable for Customs, Taxes, and All Public Dues, and When So Received May Be Reissued.

History

The 1886 $1 Silver Certificate was issued initially with small US Treasury stamps with red ink. Other versions included large stamps with red ink and large stamps with brown ink, with the final version boasting a small, scalloped shield with red ink. The Register of the United States throughout the release of these notes was William Rosecrans, while the Treasurer of the United States included signatures from Jordan, Hyatt, Huston, and Nebecker.

Ordering

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