United States - 1 Dollar 1917 - Legal Tender Note, Red Seal - Elliott-Burke Signatures

United States - 1 Dollar 1917 - Legal Tender Note, Red Seal - Elliott-Burke Signatures A One Dollar United States Note from the Series of 1917, also known among collectors as the "Sawhorse Note" because of the crossed design on its reverse. These notes were legal-tender obligations of the United States government and were printed in the large-size format used before the introduction of modern small-size U.S. currency in 1929. The note bears red serial numbers and a red Treasury seal, together with the Elliott-Burke signature combination. Catalogue reference: Friedberg 37. Obverse A portrait of George Washington appears at the center within an oval frame. At the left is the vignette known as "Columbus in Sight of Land, " depicting Christopher Columbus and his men observing land. The inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" appears above, together with a statement identifying the note as legal tender for one dollar. The denomination "ONE DOLLAR" and "Washington, D.C." appear at the right. The Treasury seal and serial numbers are printed in red. Reverse An elaborate green security design featuring two broad bands crossing in an X shape and bearing the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." The denomination "ONE DOLLAR" and numeral 1 appear repeatedly around the design. This distinctive crossed layout gave the type its collector nickname, the "Sawhorse Note." The note shows extensive circulation and handling, including numerous folds, creases, considerable wear, staining, toning, tears and edge damage. A historic American banknote with a classic large-size design from the period preceding modern-format U.S. currency.