I have always wondered just how much bigger the "large size," or "horse blanket," bills are than the "small size" ones, so I picked up one of the more affordable large size types, a 1923 $1 Silver Certificate, a type I had always liked because of the words "One Silver Dollar" across the bottom. It evokes the "hard money era," or at least its later phases. This one looks like an Fr-237 with Speelman and White. The pictures don't do justice to the rich jade-like green on the reverse. It seems even richer than later issues, but that probably becomes a little relative after examining many samples. As far as condition goes, I know that the margins on the back aren't exactly perfect and the bill has some light folds that become more visible in raking light. For those who have not seen the size difference between large and small bills (like myself only hours ago), here is the 1923 juxtaposed with a 1935 G: I can see why the government saved thousands upon thousands of dollars per year by simply moving to a smaller size bill. Yet the big ones do allow for more detail and artistry. Not to mention the small flecks of colored fiber running parallel on each side that make for a really nice effect. I can see how people get hooked on these biggies. I don't plan on going too crazy. But I've said that before... more than a few times.
I thought I had one of these, and then I saw it was a red seal (which was more desirable value wise). The condition on your note is better. Really a beauty with great color on the blue ink. Artsy backs on these notes.
Very nice. The shot with the two together get the point across on the size difference that you were curious about. Thanks for sharing!!
The first large-size note I ever purchased. I bought it raw off of eBay about a dozen years ago. It was advertised as completely original and in UNC condition. I sent it in to PMG and it came back AU. I was still happy because it got EPQ.
If you want some MASSIVE yet affordable notes, look into the last inperial Russian 500 and 100 ruble notes. 500 rubles 1912 is longer than your forearm, no joke. Ridiculous
Here is an old auction listing that should give you an idea as to its size. https://auctions.collectible-servic...sia-500-rubles-banknote-unc-pcgs62-p-14b-1912
