United States - 2 Dollars 1917 - Legal Tender Note, Red Seal - Speelman-White Signatures - Friedberg 60

United States - 2 Dollars 1917 - Legal Tender Note, Red Seal - Speelman-White Signatures - Friedberg 60 A Two Dollar United States Note from the Series of 1917, issued as legal tender by the United States government. It was printed in the large-size format used before the introduction of modern-size American currency and bears red serial numbers and a red Treasury seal. The signature combination is Speelman-White, and the type is classified as Friedberg 60. Obverse: A portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, appears at the left, while a detailed view of the United States Capitol in Washington occupies the center. The inscription "UNITED STATES" appears above, with "TWO DOLLARS" below. The denomination 2 and "Washington, D.C." appear at the right. The serial numbers and Treasury seal are printed in red, with the signatures of Speelman and White below. Reverse: An elaborate green security design featuring a large central numeral 2 surrounded by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES" and "TWO DOLLARS." The numeral 2 and the word "TWO" appear repeatedly throughout the border. This central ornamental layout is known among collectors as the Bracelet Reverse design. The note shows considerable circulation and handling, including numerous folds, creases, staining, toning, general wear and minor edge damage. A historic American banknote with a classic design combining the portrait of Thomas Jefferson with a detailed view of the United States Capitol.