CVC & Collectables presents this 1914 $100 Federal Reserve Note was issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and represents an important example of early American Federal Reserve currency. Cataloged as Friedberg #1088, this large-size note features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin and the distinctive blue Treasury seal associated with the 1914 series. Certified PMG Very Fine 25, it offers collectors an opportunity to own a historic high-denomination note from the early years of the Federal Reserve System.
Currency Highlights
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Country: United States
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Year: 1914
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Denomination: $100
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Type: Federal Reserve Note
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Federal Reserve District: New York (B)
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Friedberg Number: Fr#1088
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Series: 1914
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Treasury Seal: Blue
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Obverse: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
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Reverse: Allegorical figures representing Labor, Plenty, Commerce, and other themes of national prosperity
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Grade: PMG Very Fine 25
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Certification: Paper Money Guaranty (PMG)
Design & Devices
Obverse: Features a prominent portrait of Benjamin Franklin, surrounded by elaborate engraved borders, denomination counters, and the inscriptions identifying the note as a Federal Reserve obligation. The blue Treasury seal and district identifiers distinguish this early Federal Reserve issue.
Reverse: Displays an elaborate allegorical composition emphasizing American industry, commerce, and prosperity. The intricate artwork reflects the detailed engraving and artistic craftsmanship characteristic of large-size United States currency.
Condition
Certified PMG Very Fine 25, this example retains recognizable design elements and substantial engraving detail despite circulation wear consistent with its assigned grade.
Collectibility
Large-size $100 Federal Reserve Notes are desirable among collectors of early American currency, particularly examples from the original 1914 series.
The combination of the New York Federal Reserve District, Fr#1088 attribution, blue Treasury seal, Benjamin Franklin portrait, and PMG VF25 certification makes this an attractive addition to a collection of high-denomination United States paper money.
