Description
1917 United States ‘Sawhorse’ Legal Tender Note
The 1917 United States “Sawhorse” Legal Tender Note is a highly popular collectible among paper money enthusiasts. Known for its distinctive design and historical significance, this note is a prized possession for many collectors.
Key Features:
- Sawhorse Design: The “Sawhorse” series of notes, which includes the $1 denomination, featured a distinctive sawhorse-shaped (X) vignette on the back side. This design element is what gives the series its name.
- Legal Tender Status: These notes were issued as legal tender during World War I, making them a significant part of American monetary history.
- Beautiful Design: The note’s intricate engraving and use of color make it visually appealing. The obverse side features a vignette of George Washington center and Christopher Columbus landing in the upper left.
Details
This particular ungraded note has good color and no pinholes but does have vertical folds and a very small piece of a corner trimmed. Signed Elliot and Burke. All in all, a decent beginner’s note. Owning this piece connects collectors to a pivotal era in the evolution of American currency.
