6.15.2009
Old Money
Several people in my family are casual coin collectors. I have recently been able to "play" with my father in law's coins. He actually had quite the collection. We found a fifty cent piece dated 1854. We also found several Indian Head pennies dates from the late 1800's! Then, he showed me this bill. No, it isn't Confederate Script! It's a US dollar. We couldn't read the date very well. It looked like it said 1917. Maybe you are an expert and can tell me more about.
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I'm jealous! I've lost my entire coin collection chest, along with the book that might have further info about your find.
a 1917 U.S. Note with a red seal, I would advise having it appraised by a professional dealer. Bills from that year retail anywhere from $75 to $350 depending on condition.
But, if it were your bill would you keep it or sell it? It's not in that great of shape. But, I made him put it in an archival hard plastic protector now.
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