1891 1 Dollar Silver Certificate Martha Washington - Choice Fine (F+) - Rare 1891 Large Size One Dollar Washington Silver Cert Note - Fr.223

This listing is for the photographed 1891 US 1 Dollar Silver Certificate, Martha Washington Issue. This listing is for the exact note pictured. Rare note, signed by Tillman and Morgan, series 1891. Reverse design is slightly different than the earlier 1886 variety. Obverse shows a portrait of First Lady Martha Washington on the left end. Blue printed serial numbers and red printed seal on obverse. Choice Fine (F+) grade / condition, clear print and design with some folds and discoloration from age. Great rare note that is in excellent condition, making it a must have for any collection! Fr#223 (Friedburg Number 223).

The Martha Washington Silver Certificate notes are some of the most notable U.S. currency, as they are the only U.S. banknotes to feature a real woman as the main portrait. The first U.S. banknote to feature a real historical woman, not in a portrait, was the 1863 First Charter $20 National Bank notes which featured Pocahontas on the reverse. The certificates were first printed in 1886, six years after the first legal tender dollar bill featuring Washington was issued, a slightly re-designed Martha Washington also was produced in 1891. The portrait featured on the currency is based on Charles François Jalabert's portrait of Martha Washington. Super cool piece of history!

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1891 1 Dollar Silver Certificate Martha Washington - Choice Fine (F+) - Rare 1891 Large Size One Dollar Washington Silver Cert Note - Fr.223