“Red Back”. Design Letter “a”. This note features the bust of Spencer M. Clark, first Superintendent of the National Currency Bureau. It caused a scandal because Clark placed his own portrait on the currency, leading to a law forbidding living people on U.S. currency. This is the scarcer red reverse varity with quality color, the […]

“Green Back”. This note features the bust of Spencer M. Clark, first Superintendent of the National Currency Bureau. It caused a scandal because Clark placed his own portrait on the currency, leading to a law forbidding living people on U.S. currency. Full near even framing with well balanced margins.

NJ-175. Jumbo margins surround a well inked note with easy to read signatures and premium paper.

Red Reverse.  With Surcharge.  Autographed Signatures. Great color with strong bronzing,  premium paper, and well balanced margins.

Green Back. “a” on Front. A premium note that displays strong color and bronzing. The paper is bright and margins are full.

A-2-6-5. Red Back. An attractive note with strong color and bronzing.

Green Reverse with Surcharge. Fiber Paper. w/o Design Figures. A nearly new note with strong color and nice bronzing.

Portrait of Samuel Dexter, Secretary of both the War and Treasury Departments 1800-1801. An attractive note with strong inks, bright premium paper, and well balanced margins.

Colby/Spinner. Red Back. “a” on Front. Vibrant paper with solid bronzing. A central portrait of General Francis E. Spinner, Treasurer of the United States from 1861 to 1875, whose signature is featured on several Fractional Currency issues.