CVC & Collectables proudly presents this 1917 $2 Legal Tender Note, also known as a United States Note, features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson and an engraved view of the U.S. Capitol. Cataloged as Friedberg #60, this large-size Red Seal note is certified PMG Extremely Fine 40 EPQ, recognizing its Exceptional Paper Quality.
Currency Highlights
- Country: United States
- Year: 1917
- Denomination: $2
- Type: Legal Tender / United States Note
- Friedberg Number: Fr#60
- Signatures: Speelman | White
- Serial Number: D1651727A
- Plate Position: G
- Treasury Seal: Red
- Obverse: Thomas Jefferson and U.S. Capitol
- Reverse: Ornate green engraving with large denomination counters
- Grade: PMG XF40 EPQ
- Certification Number: 2608231-002
Design & Devices
Obverse: Features a portrait of President Thomas Jefferson on the left and a detailed engraving of the United States Capitol at the center, surrounded by ornate lettering and a red Treasury seal.
Reverse: Displays an intricate green geometric design with a prominent central numeral 2 and decorative denomination counters.
Historical Significance
The 1917 $2 Legal Tender Note represents the final large-size design issued for the $2 United States Note before the introduction of small-size currency in 1928. Its historic Capitol engraving and Jefferson portrait make it a classic example of early American paper money.
Collectibility
Certified PMG XF40 EPQ, this example retains attractive detail and exceptional original paper quality. The combination of its large-size format, Red Seal design, and EPQ designation makes it desirable among collectors of historic U.S. currency. Find more alike here!
