I am going through all my notes that are kept in capital plastics holders. When i last scanned them to post on my site, i didnt want to take them out of the holders, so i scanned them in the holders ... well, that didnt turn out so good!!! So i am in the process of scanning them all outside the holder. its a wonder how much better they look when scanned out of the holders!!! Duh! anyhoot.... as bad a shape as this note is in, and not worth all that much .. i like it! it has a lot of character I want to share this note before i cut the pixel count down to post on my site. Wouldnt you know it though... i hit the preview button to scan the reverse, and then put the stinking note away before i hit the scan button :headbang: the note is SO fragile!!! i will not be taking it out again to scan the reverse. the upper left corner of the note is no longer attached as it is. it is only held in place by the holder itself. so here it is.. if it ever loads the file size is pretty large, but i wanted to show off the details.. or lack thereof Click here
Thanks for all the comments. I also have the first $1 note issued in 1862... and that one is in a wee-bitt better shape lol at least it doesnt have pieces falling off
That '62 sure has seen some history, huh? While Unc notes are beautiful to behold for their artistry and design... and in a way engender respect at their ability to survive for so many years unscathed by time, It's notes like this that really bring home to me what it is that I'm doing in my pursuit of old currency. To pause for a moment to think about all the places and lives this note has been a part of is as awe inspiring as the pristine notes that were tucked away before ever fulfilling their purpose. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful note.
Daggerjon, that a very interesting note. Now that note has seen some history. I have a 1861 Confederate States 100 dollar note that looks just as circulated as yours. Lou
I was at the Chicago Paper Money Expo and it seemed that dealers generally had nothing but VF or better in stock. I'm betting that someone like me could actually put together a decent type collection with nothing but F or lower notes for pretty cheap by focusing on dealer that don't get much exposure. I saw quite a few G to VG Large size notes that could have been had for as little as $10 (of course those were series 1899 or newer).
I would glady pay $10 for some older large size notes. Im not all that picky on grades. If i can pick up a G-4 note now ... and then upgrade later.. it works for me. next time you go to a show let me know maybe we can work something out !
I was just at the Chicago Paper Money Expo and in the back near where the auction viewing tables were (when I got there, everything was already removed for the auction), there was a guy with bins of foriegn paper money. most were like 50¢ to $2 each. He had a case with some misc US notes. There were several Large Size Notes for $15 in G condition. I ended up picking up some foreign notes from the guy.
I love collecting $2 bills... besides a $1 silver certificate I have, it's the only US paper money I collect lol... my goal is to get one of every series... I started with 2003A and worked my way backwards... I am almost done with small size notes and then will start ot tackle the large notes.
Collecting $2 notes Good luck with the twos! Most are pretty easily obtainable. There are a few though like the 28A LT and of all things the 2003a H district FRN that are a lot scarcer then the price guides and books will lead you to believe. The cause of the scarcity with the 2003a H is simply that the Fed is hanging on to them. The 28A LT is a real brat to find in nice condition. If you haven't found one yet, expect to pay 50% to 75% more than listed in the Schwartz/Lindquist Small notes book for a decent CU note. dd:
I'm not too worried about attempting every Federal Reserve bank lol... I have to draw the line at some point to make a collection possible, else I just have a giant hoard of $2's. Finding the 2003A did take a lot of driving around to find a bank that felt like carrying any but I did eventually find one that had as many CU notes as I felt like buying, for face value. Note that 1995 was only ever issued for Atlanta (F) and 2003 was only ever issued for Minneapolis (I). (That doesn't include the star notes.) 1976 and 2003A were issued for all FRB's. Before 1976 there's nothing on the bills to indicate which FRB they were intended for (except for the FRBN's of course). So far I've managed all the Federal Reserve Notes (2003A, 2003, 1995, 1976) and most of the United States Notes: 1963 (&A), 1953 (&A, B, C) 1928G, 1928F, 1928D. Once I finish the 1928's it's going to be a slower road as the bills become more expensive... will be looking at collecting probably by type at that point. The large bill with the Capitol on the front will by first on my list when I'm done with small notes.
