United States - 1 Dollar 1917 - Legal Tender Note, Red Seal - Speelman-White Signatures

United States - 1 Dollar 1917 - Legal Tender Note, Red Seal - Speelman-White Signatures A One Dollar United States Note from the Series of 1917, commonly known among collectors as the "Sawhorse Note" because of the crossed design on its reverse. The note was printed in the large-size format used in the United States before the introduction of modern-size currency and bears red serial numbers and a red Treasury seal. The signature combination is Speelman-White. Obverse A portrait of George Washington appears at the center within an oval frame. At the left is the vignette "Columbus in Sight of Land, " depicting Christopher Columbus and his men observing land. The inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" appears above, together with a declaration that the note is legal tender for one dollar. "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 the numeral 1 appear repeatedly around the design. This distinctive crossed layout gave the type its collector nickname, the "Sawhorse Note." The note shows light to moderate circulation, including several folds, minor creasing and localized toning. The printed details remain clear, the margins are relatively well preserved and the overall design remains sharp and attractive. Catalogue reference: Friedberg 37.