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The market for large size type notes remains very strong with new material becoming difficult to find, especially in higher grades. There just does not seem to be enough good material to satisfy the new collectors coming into the market everyday. The emphasis is on original notes with strong eye appeal. A clean and lightly circulated note will sell for more than a note that is a little higher grade but has a heavy fold or a very close margin. Grade is not the only factor determining price - eye appeal and originalness are also just as important, if not more so. Be sure to evaluate the whole note when deciding what to buy.
Fr# refers to the numbering system developed by Robert Friedberg and used in his book "Paper Money of the United States."
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| Fr#16 | 1862 | $1 | This is a beautiful example of this early note and in a very collectible grade. The bottom and right margins are close but the left and top are very full, especially the top. The colors are bright and the note is free of the edge tears so common on this issue due to the thin paper that was used. There are 3 vertical folds and some handling. | EF |
$750 | |
| Fr#18 | 1869 | $1 | A well circulated but very solid example of the popular Technicolor note, and in an affordable grade. The note has great eye appeal, in spite of it's grade, because of the bright colors and excellent centering on both sides. The paper is lightly but evenly soiled with no defects, with the margins straight and solid, and the corners full and sharp. | VG-F |
$250 | |
| Fr#40 | 1923 | $1 | A very tough note to find in high end circulated grades. A very clean and bright note with excellent centering. SOLD | VF + |
$125 | |
| Fr#40 | 1923 | $1 | A popular one year type note and the last large size Legal Tender $1 note. The bottom margin is close, notably at the lower left. The color is good but there is a small pinch and light handling that prevent a Choice grade. | CU |
$275 | |
| Fr#40 | 1923 | $1 | A top quality note that needs just a bit more bottom margin to be a Gem. The paper is fresh and original with strong embossing and color. The back is very well centered. | CH CU |
$490 | |
| Fr#40 | 1923 | $1 | A superb note with a low serial number, and a radar too! A4224A. A beautiful and original note that has great color and wonderful embossing. The centering is slightly skewed, but not enough to affect its great look. For those wanting a special Fr#40, this beautiful, original note.could be it! | G CU |
$675 | |
| Fr#50 | 1880 | $2 | An outstanding note with a large brown seal and red serial numbers. This one is very well centered with broad, full margins and nice square corners. So many of these notes seem to have rounded corners or skewed centering, but this one is great! There is one center fold and nothing else to spoil its outstanding eye appeal. SOLD | CH AU |
$715 | |
| Fr#60 | 1917 | $2 | A fresh and original note that is kept from a CU grade by handling at both ends. The note is crisp and clean with close but acceptable horizontal margins. Lot of eye appeal and value in this nice note. | CH AU |
$180 | |
| Fr#61a | 1862 | $5 | A popular Civil War issue and in strong demand in all grades. This example has strong color for the grade, along with excellent margins. The only impairment is a small piece missing at the upper left, in the margin only. It is a minor distraction on this otherwise solid note. | VG |
$230 | |
| Fr#76 | 1880 | $5 | This is a better variety with the large peach seal and blue serial numbers. The bottom margin is close and there are some light stains on the left side on the back. While the note is on the lower end of the grade, the colors are good and the paper, though with lots of folds, still retains good crispness. | VF |
$450 | |
| Fr#87 | 1907 | $5 | Excellent margins on evenly circulated Pioneer family note. The margins are good and the paper clean, but a bit too soft for a higher grade. | F+ |
$85 | |
| Fr#88 | 1907 | $5 | A crisp and beautiful note with great color and adequate centering. There are two very light vertical folds and light wrinkling in the top and bottom margins. A fresh and attractive note. | EF |
$200 | |
| Fr#91 | 1907 | $5 | A perfect XF note with 3 vertical folds and light handling. The margins are close but clear of the design. | EF |
$215 | |
| Fr#91 | 1907 | $5 | Excellent centering and color on this fresh and original note that retains much embossing. There are 2 vertical folds and light handling but the paper is crisp and clean. A superb note sure to please. | EF - AU |
$250 | |
| Fr#96 | 1869 | $10 | A beautiful rainbow $10 note with green and blue tints to the paper. There is a small piece of paper on the seal, as printed, that was apparently stuck to the paper when the note was printed. It is evident under close examination and does not impair its look in any way. The seal is a little light but that is offset by the fresh paper and excellent centering on the front. The back is centered low with the center design just touching at the bottom. A bright and fresh note that is certain to please its new owner. | CH CU+ |
$3850 | |
| Fr#121 | 1901 | $10 | Nice color and strong centering make this a good looking Bison for most any collection. I feel that the note is just a bit shy of a full Very Fine but will surely please. | AVF |
$575 | |
| Fr#122 | 1901 | $10 | Another nice Bison note with great red color and nice eye appeal, but too many folds to be graded a full VF. The bottom margin is close, there is a tiny nick in the left margin and the paper is toned just a bit. | AVF |
$575 | |
| Fr#122 | 1901 | $10 | A bright and well centered Bison note that has good body and clean paper. A perfect note for the grade. | VF |
$675 | |
| Fr#123 | 1923 | $10 | This is a very popular type that is tough to find in higher circulated grades. This note is crisp and clean with no problems to spoil it's good look. A tear at the center up into the portrait has been professionally repaired and is very difficult to see. The person that I bought the note from told me about the repair, and if not for that, I doubt that the majority of the persons who look at the note would ever know. The note is well centered with good color. | AVF |
$675 | |
| Fr#134 | 1880 | $20 | A rarer Fr# with approximately 30 notes known from a small printing of only 744,000 notes. This is the variety with the large red spikeless seal and blue serial numbers. A bright and clean note that has the look of a higher grade. A great note for the astute collector wishing to add a better Fr# to their collection. | VF-EF |
$1350 | |
| Fr#144 | 1880 | $20 | A Hamilton $20 with the small red seal and blue serial numbers. An original, well centered note with very crispy paper and 1 tiny pinhole. Fresh and unmolested notes like this are very elusive. | VF+ |
$875 |
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| Fr#217 | 1886 | $1 | A well circulated and lightly soiled , but solid Martha note from the rarer 1886 series. The back centering is shifted high at the left, slightly into the design. | VG |
$155 | |
| Fr#224 | 1896 | $1 | A beautiful Educational note with tons of eye appeal. The note has 6 light folds/bends, with none heavy enough to be immediately noticed. The paper is fresh, clean and bright with the serial numbers strongly embossed. At first glance the note looks AU or UNC. SOLD | VF -EF |
$500 | |
| Fr#224 | 1896 | $1 | A fantastic, completely original Educational $1 that has all you could ask for in a note! The embossing is strong with even the tips of the seal showing through, in addition to the serial numbers. The paper is not flat but has a rough feel from the raised ink and the ambossing. The corners are sharp and the margins are excellent. I do not have a list full of Gem notes, but I do find a real Gem once in awhile, and this one is the real thing. If you want the very best you don't have to spend $3000+ or whatever the market will bear. Superb | G CU |
$2450 | |
| Fr#237 | 1923 | $1 | A fresh and original note with great color and strong embossing. Only minimal handling and centering shifted to the left on the back, keep this note from Gem. The shift is obvious but both side margins are very full. SOLD | CH CU + |
$95 | |
| Fr#238 | 1923 | $1 | As nice as they get - this one is sharp! | G CU |
$115 | |
| Fr#238 | 1923 | $1 | A beautiful cut sheet of 4 notes, all fully Gem notes. Cut sheets don't show up as often as they used to. | G CU |
$500 | |
| Fr#239 | 1923 | $1 | This is the Woods-Tate signature combination, the rarest of the 3 used on this series. The bottom margin is a little close, but the note is Gem with original paper wave, deep embossing and great color. SOLD | G CU |
$310 | |
| Fr#240 | 1886 | $2 | An eye appealing Hancock note that has wonderful color, strong centering and fresh original paper. This is the type of note that I strive to find as it is original and in a strong collector grade with the look of a new note but at a fraction of the cost. Original notes are tough to find as they are constantly being "inproved" and sold at higher grades. This one has escaped improvement and is yours to enjoy. SOLD | EF - AU |
$1300 | |
| Fr#245 | 1891 | $2 | A beautiful Windom note with excellent margins and very crisp and original paper. The lower serial number, E34785 is also a plus. There are 3 vertical folds, the center one being a little heavier and showing in the portrait. There is a small split in the bottom margin at the lower left. SOLD | EF |
$1250 | |
| Fr#247 | 1896 | $2 | A solid note for the grade with good color but some roughness in the horizontal margins. There are several small splits and a rough spot or two but the note remains a nice example of this very popular type. | VG |
$240 | |
| Fr#247 | 1896 | $2 | A wonderful Education note, full of eye appeal with excellent margins and color. The paper is fresh and original with a corner fold at the upper left, in the margin, the only impairment, and a slight one at that. This note has all the look and feel of a Choice CU, at a whole lot less. SOLD | CH CU |
$2250 | |
| Fr#248 | 1896 | $2 | Another Educational note, this one well but evenly circulated with a tear at the top center. A solid and pleasing note. SOLD | VG+ |
$260 | |
| Fr#248 | 1896 | $2 | One more Educational, evenly circulated with several small spots in the margins and a litle light soil on the back. It is an original note that has retained good color and body. | F |
$450 | |
| Fr#249 | 1899 | $2 | A well worn note but no problems for the grade. The soiling and wear are even with no distractions. | VG |
$110 | |
| Fr#253 | 1899 | $2 | A decent note with good color and margins, but 2 slightly rounded corners and a tear at the lower left. | VG |
$135 | |
| Fr#253 | 1899 | $2 | A very solid note with excellent centering and great color. The blue can vary widely on these 1899 $2's but this note has a dark and beautiful blue color that really adds to it's eye appeal. The note is very crisp and clean for the grade. SOLD | VF-EF |
$250
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| Fr#255 | 1899 | $2 | A superb note with outstanding color and deep embossing. Add to that a low serial number M19, and you have a real winner. This has the look and feel of a note printed yesterday, with outstanding original paper and a crispness not always found in many so-called CU notes. SOLD | G CU |
$2000 | |
| Fr#256 | 1899 | $2 | For those seeking a note with all the appeal of a Gem, but without the price tag, try this beauty. A superb, original note with great color and embossing, but with 1 light vertical bend and light handling. The colors are great and the paper is fully original. The top margin is close but OK. This note is loasded with eye appeal and is sure to please. SOLD | CH AU |
$525 | |
| Fr#258 | 1899 | $2 | An outstanding, original note with strong embossing and bold color. The back is centered a little high while the bottom margin on the front is smaller than the top one but more than acceptable for the grade. | G CU |
$1100 | |
| Fr#261 | 1886 | $5 | A sharp and original Silver Dollar Back with strong centering and great color. This one has not been "improved" or fooled with. Nice original notes like this are very tough to find these days. | VF-EF |
$2150 | |
| Fr#267 | 1891 | $5 | A rarer note that the Silver Dollar Back Series 1886, but not as popular. These are tough to locate in higher grade. A bright, crisp and well centered note with lots of eye appeal. SOLD | VF-EF |
$950 | |
| Fr#268 | 1896 | $5 | An Educational $5 but it has been washed taking away some of the color and causing the red fibers to bleed. The top margin is close with staining while the bottom margin on this D plate note is quite large. There are numerous pinholes but the paper is otherwise quite solid for the grade. | VG |
$350 | |
| Fr#268 | 1896 | $5 | A superb Educational $5 with all the eye appeal of a new note, and at a fraction of the price. The margins are excellent, the paper crisp and clean, and the colors are outstanding. This is a premium note that will make its new owner very happy indeed. | CH EF |
$3925
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| Fr#271 | 1899 | $5 | A bright and attractive Chief note with excellent centering and color. There are several light wrinkles in the top margin. | VF-EF |
$650 | |
| Fr#273 | 1899 | $5 | A nice note with even wear and no problems. | VG-F |
$335 | |
| Fr#281 | 1899 | $5 | A higher grade Chief with good color. | VF |
$500 | |
| Fr#282 | 1923 | $5 | This crispy Porthole note has excellent centering but the horizontal fold is heavy. The note is otherwise very clean and evenly circulated. | VF |
$675 | |
| Fr#294 | 1886 | $10 | A beautiful ornate back 1886 series note with excellent margins, especially the end margins which tend to not be this full. An original note with the large peach seal and the prominent "Tombstone" at the center. This will fill a big hole in a nice collection. | VF-EF |
$2075 | |
| Fr#299 | 1891 | $10 | A well but evenly circulated Tombstone note with a little staining on the back. The margins are good and the color strong for the grade. SOLD | VG+ |
$250 | |
| Fr#302 | 1908 | $10 | A beautiful well centered Tombstone note with strong color and crisp, original paper. This is a tough note in higher circulated grades. The blue seal and X at the left add great color to the note. | VF+ |
$725 | |
| Fr#304 | 1908 | $10 | The paper is crisp but light soil prevents a higher grade on this nice looking Tombstone note. | F-VF |
$425 | |
| Fr#304 | 1908 | $10 | Another nice Tombstone note, a different signature combination, and another fresh and original note. The paper is bright, clean and crisp, and the centering is excellent. One pinhole at the top. | VF |
$725 | |
| Fr#304 | 1908 | $10 | A bright and crisp note with a touch of teller stamp ink to the left of the portrait. While it is at the lower end of the grade, the note is very eye appealing with strong color and good body. | EF |
$1075 | |
| Fr#333 | 1891 | $50 | A scarce high denomination note with under 30 examples recorded. Evenly circulated with light soil and a couple of pinholes but very attractive for the grade. This is the variety with the small red seal. | F |
$2575 |
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| Fr#351 | 1891 | $1 | A solid, crispy note with clean paper and excellent color. There are 3 heavier vertical folds along with several partial folds, crimps and corner folds. A nice note with good eye appeal. SOLD | AEF |
$375 | |
| Fr#357 | 1891 | $2 | A well centered, evenly circulated note with good color and a pleasing appearance for the grade. SOLD | VG-F |
$335 | |
| Fr#362 | 1891 | $5 | A bright, fresh and beautiful note with deeply embossed serial numbers. Well centered and clean with a couple of soft corners and light handling in the bottom margin. The paper is original with snap and a fresh from the pack crispness. An original note that has a great look and feel. SOLD | CH CU |
$1900 | |
| Fr#364 | 1891 | $5 | A bright, fresh and well centered note in a popular collector grade. With the initial appearance of a new note, this note saves the astute collector significant dollars and looks great in their collection. | EF-AU |
$875 | |
| Fr#366 | 1890 | $10 | A very rare note in any grade. This note is well worn with heavy folds and soil, but the paper is quite solid for all the wear. There are 8 pinholes and a tear in the top margin above the serial number. The margins are good with minimal roughness. | VG |
$425 | |
| Fr#370 | 1891 | $10 | A very popular and elusive note in an acceptable grade. There are a number of pinholes, mostly at the center, and minimal margin roughness on this well centered and evenly worn note. | VG+ |
$425 | |
| Fr#370 | 1891 | $10 | Another example of this elusive note, well centered and just a bit nicer than the previous note. These are hard to find so don't pass up one of these if they are on your want list as the next ones may take a l.ong time to find. | VG-F |
$450 |
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| Fr#712 | 1918 | $1 | New York district - this note is a wonderful exception to the flat and lifeless notes usually seen in this series. I believe that due to WW I, lesser quality paper was used and therefore these note were not as nice as others. This one has superb embossing and paper that is very crispy, more like a 1923 $1 silver than the usual 1918 $1! The back is centered a little high and there is some very light handling, but this is a super, original note. | CH CU+ |
$325 | |
| Fr#712 | 1918 | $1 | New York district - just as nice as the note above but with the centering very slightly skewed on the front and back, but still very nice and with the same great quality paper. | CH CU+ |
$300 | |
| Fr#739 | 1918 | $1 | Kansas City district - fresh and bright with some light handling at the right and at the corners. The top margin is a little close but clear of the design. This has become a very popular series. | CH CU |
$250 | |
| Fr#765 | 1918 | $2 | Chicago district - a nice VF note that looks even better, but there is a small burn hole at the bottom below the RE in RESERVE. | F |
$225 | |
| Fr#766 | 1918 | $2 | Chicago district. A well worn but acceptable Battleship note that will fill a big hole for a budget conscious collector. Even wear with good color and no impairments or distractions. | VG |
$195 | |
| Fr#772 | 1918 | $2 | Minneapolis district - well worn with soft paper , lots of wrinkles and a few minor margin nicks, but no major distractions. SOLD | G-VG |
$140 | |
| Fr#772 | 1918 | $2 | Minneapolis district - better than the above note with a little more body. Solid for the grade. | VG |
$195 | |
| Fr#775 | 1918 | $2 | Kansas City district - a beautiful and popular note with crisp original paper and great color. There are 4 vertical folds but no trace of soil as it most likely was never in circulation. | AEF |
$610 | |
| Fr#782 | 1918 | $5 | New York district - a beautiful and elusive note as these were not saved in great quantities as the back was the same design as on the 1914 series Federal Reserve Notes. The top margin is close but clear of the design and the paper is crisp, clean and original. This is about as nice as they come. SOLD | G CU |
$1100 | |
| Fr#785 | 1918 | $5 | Cleveland district. A neat low serial # D57A and scarce on the $5 issue. Low numbers are available, especially from Cleveland, on the $1 and $2 notes, but are seldom seen on the $5 notes. This one is a beauty with excellent margins and good color. | CH CU + |
$1450 |
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| Fr#833 | 1914 | $5 | Red Seal from New York - several heavier folds show in the portrait and there is a pinhole at the top along with a small tear in the left margin. The centering is excellent on both sides. | VG-F |
$150 | |
| Fr#833 | 1914 | $5 | Red Seal from New York - a bright and beautiful note with 3 vertical folds and some handling. There are 2 very tiny brown spots in the bottom margin mentioned for the sake of accuracy. The front is well centered, the back shifted a little high. There is some very minor aging on the back at the left. A great looking note to fill the type. | AEF |
$485 | |
| Fr#850 | 1914 | $5 | Blue Seal from New York. A beautiful and original note that is as nice as they come. | G CU |
$225 | |
| Fr#871b | 1914 | $5 | Blue Seal from Chicago. The better b variety with the small district letter and number at the lower left. Centered a little low on the front with a well centered back. There appears to be very small spot of thicker paper on the back in the design and is as made. I see no paper disturbance on the front. It is hardly noticeable but must be mentioned for complete accuracy. | CH CU |
$210 | |
| Fr#871c | 1914 | $5 | Blue Seal from Chicago. The rarest of the 3 varietes found with the White-Mellon signatures. A bright, crisp and beautiful note with no folds but light handling and a crimp or 2 that prevents a higher grade. A beautiful note that is sure to please. | AU |
$135 | |
| Fr#893 | 1914 | $10 | Red Seal from New York - very attractive and well centered note with great color. The paper is very clean and crisp. | VF-EF |
$415 | |
| Fr#928 | 1914 | $10 | Blue Seal from Chicago. A fresh and bright note with crisp paper and nice embossing. There are 3 vertical folds, 2 of which are very light, and a light horizontal crimp. | EF |
$70 | |
| Fr#991 | 1914 | $20 | Blue Seal from Chicago. Bright, fresh and original note with great color and one light vertical fold. | AU |
$150 | |
| Fr#1011 | 1914 | $20 | Blue Seal from San Francisco. A beautiful, well centered note with several light vertical bends and a horizontal bend. The paper is crisp and clean with great color. | EF-AU |
$110 | |
| Fr#1079b | 1914 | $100 | Red Seal from Philadelphia. A solid red seal that is in great demand in the current market where clean, unmolested, original notes like this are getting very difficult to locate. Solid for the grade with excellent color and original paper surfaces. There are several small pinholes at the left but they in no way impairs its good look. It is well centered with excellent color. | F+ |
$1800 |
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This is the best selection of gold notes that I have ever had. If you are trying to fill some holes in your collection, please check out the notes below. |
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| Fr#1173 | 1922 | $10 | A superb, original note with strong embossing and wonderful color. The top margin is close but clear of the design. There are 2 vertical folds and a very light center bend, along with light handling. This is an original note that I'm sure never was in circulation. | EF-AU |
$350 | |
| Fr#1173 | 1922 | $10 | An outstanding note with great color and fresh original paper. There are 2 light bends and minor handling noted. The margins while close are quite good for this issue. | AU |
$400 | |
| Fr#1173 | 1922 | $10 | A beautiful note that has great color but a close bottom margin just touching the design at the center. The top margin is full with a small portion of the above note showing at the center. The back is well centered with great color and there are traces of very light handling. | CH CU |
$650 | |
| Fr#1173a | 1922 | $10 | The rare variety with the small serial numbers. The paper is crisp and clean with excellent color and the margins are superb, being much fuller than normal for this issue. | VF |
$350 | |
| Fr#1173a | 1922 | $10 | This is the rare variety with the small serial numbers. The margins are excellent, as is the bold color on the back. Only a couple of light bends and light handling are noted. | EF-AU |
$530 | |
| Fr#1178 | 1882 | $20 | Wonderful color, especially on the back, on this early gold note. The centering is excellent but there is some light staining in the bottom margin at the right. The paper is crisp with a nice original feel to it. | VF |
$1000 | |
| Fr#1181 | 1906 | $20 | A tough series to locate these days, and in acceptable condition. The color on the back is light for the grade, and there is a small skinned spot in the left margin. Several heavier folds intersect in the portrait, with a break in the ink. A decent note for the grade. Fine+/About Fine | $185 | ||
| Fr#1185 | 1906 | $20 | It's been quite a long time since I had a high grade 1906 $20. They have disappeared from the market. This is a wonderful, original note with strong embossing and great color. There is a light center bend and light handling, but I seriously doubt that this note was ever in circulation. SOLD | CH AU |
$825 | |
| Fr#1187 | 1922 | $20 | This one has some wear, an edge nick and a small amount of paper clip rust on the back. Top right corner is a little banged up, in the margin only. A bargain for a budget collection. | VG |
$100 | |
| Fr#1187 | 1922 | $20 | Good color and crispness. | F+ |
$175 | |
| Fr#1187 | 1922 | $20 | Good color but with several rust stains in the top and bottom margins. | VF |
$180 | |
| Fr#1200 | 1922 | $50 | A solid note for the grade with good color and just a bit of non distracting light ink in the seal and on the back. A small tear is noted at the upper right. | F |
$460 | |
| Fr#1200 | 1922 | $50 | Great color on this original gold note that has 4 vertical and 1 horizontal fold. The paper is very clean and crisp with no soil and 3 of the vertical folds are a little heavier, but they do not harm the great look of this note. SOLD | VF ++ |
$825 | |
| Fr#1200 | 1922 | $50 | Wonderful eye appeal on this superb gold $50. There are 2 vertical folds side by side at the center and a light bend at the left. The paper is clean, crisp and original with strong color and excellent centering. This note is in great demand in high grade. SOLD | EF-AU |
$1150 | |
| Fr#1200 | 1922 | $50 | STAR NOTE *13259B. A very rare star with only 11 recorded in the Murray census. This is an attractive and evenly circulated note on a popular type and series. Very well centered with strong gold color on the back. This is an elusive note in a very collectible grade. The only flaw is a minor margin tear at the top. | F-VF |
$1750 | |
| Fr#1214 | 1882 | $100 | There are several light stains and the seal has bled a little to the back. but the margins are good and the paper has good body. | F-VF |
$900 | |
| Fr#1215 | 1922 | $100 | This is a very clean and solid note with good crispness and color. The bottom margin is a little close but very acceptable. Lower serial # N23480 is a plus. The color on the back is very strong and bright. SOLD | VF |
$775 | |
| Fr#1215 | 1922 | $100 | I am pleased to have this beautiful, original note to offer. It is fully original with excellent centering and color. The back is bright orange set between 2 huge side margins. Lots of remaining crispness and great eye appeal. SOLD | VF + |
$850 | |
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