Modify or add data on this page

1 Dollar Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left

Features

Issuer United States
Issuing entity United States Department of the Treasury
Period Federal republic (1776-date)
Type Standard circulation banknotes
Years 1928-1934
Value 1 Dollar (1 USD)
Currency Dollar (1785-date)
Size 156 × 67 mm
Shape Rectangular
Number
N#
202355
References Fr US# 1600-1606
Arthur Louis Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg. Paper Money of the United States. Coin & Currency Institute (2 volumes).
, P# 412, 414x
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).

Obverse

Portrait of George Washington at center.
Treasurer's Signature and Treasury Seal at left.
Secretary's Signature and ONE at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Series 1928 through 1928 D:

SILVER CERTIFICATE
THIS CERTIFIES THAT THERE HAS BEEN DEPOSITED IN THE TREASURY OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THIS CERTIFICATE IS RECEIVABLE
FOR ALL PUBLIC DUES AND WHEN
SO RECEIVED MAY BE REISSUED
ONE SILVER DOLLAR
PAYABLE TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND


Series 1928 E:

SILVER CERTIFICATE
THIS CERTIFIES THERE IS ON DEPOSIT IN THE TREASURY OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THIS CERTIFICATE IS LEGAL TENDER
FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
ONE DOLLAR
IN SILVER PAYABLE TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND

Reverse

ONE DOLLAR on stylized ONE.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE DOLLAR
ONE

Signatures

Harold Theodore Tate (HTT) Treasurer of the United States
Andrew William Mellon (AWM) Secretary of the Treasury
Walter Orr Woods (WOW) Treasurer of the United States
Ogden Livingston Mills (OLM) Secretary of the Treasury
William Hartman Woodin (WHW) Secretary of the Treasury
William Alexander Julian (WAJ) Treasurer of the United States
Henry Morgenthau (HM) Secretary of the Treasury

Printer

Bureau of Engraving and Printing, United States (1862-date)

Comments

This type was commonly monikered as the "funny back" because of its reverse design.

See also

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date Signatures G VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1928  HTT, AWM $ 30 $ 30 Fr US# 1600
Arthur Louis Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg. Paper Money of the United States. Coin & Currency Institute (2 volumes).
, P# 412
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Series of 1928 19%
1928  WOW, AWM $ 21 $ 21 $ 21 $ 26 $ 26 $ 31 $ 54 Fr US# 1601
Arthur Louis Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg. Paper Money of the United States. Coin & Currency Institute (2 volumes).
, P# 412a
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Series of 1928 A 61%
1928  WOW, AWM Fr US# 1601
Arthur Louis Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg. Paper Money of the United States. Coin & Currency Institute (2 volumes).
, P# 412a
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Series of 1928 A. XB & YB blocks - Experimental paper 0.5%
1928  WOW, AWM Fr US# 1601
Arthur Louis Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg. Paper Money of the United States. Coin & Currency Institute (2 volumes).
, P# 412a
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Series of 1928 A. ZB block - Control 0%
1928  WOW, OLM Photo $ 11 $ 17 $ 69 Fr US# 1602
Arthur Louis Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg. Paper Money of the United States. Coin & Currency Institute (2 volumes).
, P# 412b
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Series of 1928 B 33%
1928  WOW, WHW Fr US# 1603
Arthur Louis Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg. Paper Money of the United States. Coin & Currency Institute (2 volumes).
, P# 412c
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Series of 1928 C 1.3%
1928  WAJ, WHW Fr US# 1604
Arthur Louis Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg. Paper Money of the United States. Coin & Currency Institute (2 volumes).
, P# 412d
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Series of 1928 D 2%
1928  WAJ, HM Fr US# 1605
Arthur Louis Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg. Paper Money of the United States. Coin & Currency Institute (2 volumes).
, P# 412e
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Series of 1928 E 0.5%
1934  WAJ, HM Fr US# 1606
Arthur Louis Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg. Paper Money of the United States. Coin & Currency Institute (2 volumes).
, P# 414x
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
Series of 1934 5%

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

Get this banknote

Members from this site want to exchange it: Mfehrs, Griffindian, SK77, WD40Texas, Tposscenter, CanBird81

Feedback: none
Country: United States
Languages: EN
Feedback: none
Country: United States
Languages: EN
Feedback: none
Country: United States
Languages: EN
Feedback: none
Country: United States
Languages: EN
Feedback: none
Country: United States
Languages: EN
Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×14)
Country: United States
Languages: EN

» See the details of the banknotes available for swap

Numista Rarity index: 22 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left) Picture 2 of the example of 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left) Picture 3 of the example of 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)
© thoughtnot
1928 WOW, OLM – Fr US# 1602, P# 412b – Series of 1928 B (see more)
See the examples

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)
Katz
Auction 140
Lot 2385
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2024 Undetermined XF USD 49.61
(EUR 43.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)
Katz
Auction 81
Lot 1055
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2023 Undetermined XF USD 63.45
(EUR 55.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)
Katz
Auction 111
Lot 3000
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2024 Undetermined VF USD 9.23
(EUR 8.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)
Katz
Auction 189
Lot 759
Internet Archive
3 Apr 2026 Undetermined F USD 46.15
(EUR 40.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)
Katz
Auction 172
Lot 2058
Internet Archive
24 Oct 2025 Undetermined F USD 47.30
(EUR 41.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)
Katz
Auction 153
Lot 2146
Internet Archive
22 Mar 2025 Undetermined F USD 132.67
(EUR 115.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)
Katz
Auction 143
Lot 891
Internet Archive
13 Nov 2024 Undetermined F USD 126.90
(EUR 110.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)
Katz
Auction 139
Lot 1340
Internet Archive
5 Oct 2024 Undetermined USD 57.68
(EUR 50.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)
Katz
Auction 137
Lot 4127
Internet Archive
11 Sep 2024 Undetermined USD 144.21
(EUR 125.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar (Small-Size Silver Certificate; Blue Seal Left)
Katz
Auction 137
Lot 4126
Internet Archive
11 Sep 2024 Undetermined Unsold
See all 12 past sales

Discuss or ask a question

Contribute to the catalogue

Modify or add data on this page
Register a set with this type
Register a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
Cite this page: https://numista.com/202355 (copy permalink) Permalink copied
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)