CVC & Collectables presents this 1899 $1 Black Eagle Silver Certificate is one of the most recognizable and popular designs in United States paper money. Nicknamed the “Black Eagle” for its dramatic central eagle vignette, this example is attributed as Friedberg #233 and has been certified by PMG as About Uncirculated 55.
Currency Highlights:
- Denomination: $1
- Series: 1899
- Type: Silver Certificate
- Friedberg Number: Fr. 233
- Nickname: Black Eagle
- Grade: PMG AU 55
- Obverse: Features a large American bald eagle with the U.S. flag at center, with portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant below.
- Reverse: Ornate green design surrounding a prominent central ONE, with the denomination displayed throughout.
- Certification: Authenticated and graded About Uncirculated 55 by PMG.
The Black Eagle Silver Certificate
The 1899 $1 Silver Certificate earned its famous nickname from the imposing bald eagle dominating the center of the note. The portraits of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant make the design particularly distinctive among U.S. large-size currency.
Silver Certificates were once redeemable for silver and formed an important part of America’s circulating paper currency. The combination of historical significance, intricate engraving and the iconic eagle design has made the 1899 Black Eagle a longstanding favorite among collectors.
Condition
PMG has certified this example AU 55 (About Uncirculated), representing a note with strong overall eye appeal and only relatively minor evidence of circulation.
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