1 dollars 1899 — United States ( Pick: 338 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 dollar issued in the United States in 1899. It is cataloged under Pick number 338. The note features a black and green color scheme and is printed on paper, measuring 189 x 80 mm.
This banknote is identified by its denomination and year, and its Pick number allows for its identification among documented banknotes. It showcases design elements typical of its time.
The United States issued various dollar notes during this era, reflecting monetary practices of the late 19th century.
This banknote is identified by its denomination and year, and its Pick number allows for its identification among documented banknotes. It showcases design elements typical of its time.
The United States issued various dollar notes during this era, reflecting monetary practices of the late 19th century.
Specifications
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black and green
- Dimensions
- 189 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 338
About this banknote
The United States issued this $1 Silver Certificate under the authority of the U.S. Treasury in 1899. This series was introduced to provide a paper currency directly backed by silver reserves, reflecting the monetary policies of the time, following the passage of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890.
The front side of the banknote features a prominently detailed vignette of an eagle with outstretched wings, symbolizing strength. Below this are portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. The verso shows elaborate guilloche patterns, with inscriptions indicating its certification as a silver-backed currency. This note is catalogued as Pick 338 in numismatic references.
