Currency Question

[jtryka]

I remember seeing a US note (I think) that had Ben Franlin in profile instead of the normal view, does anyone know the specifics of the not I am talking about?

[truthteller]

Note is a $100 1914 red seal federal reserve note, large size. Frieberg1072-1131. Signatures of Burke and McAdoo. Franklin facing right. Very much in demand in all grades.

 

TRUTH

[GP_]

WOW! great answer! (I am always amazed at the money knowledge here)

[jtryka]

Thanks Truth, that was exactly the note I was thinking of. There's one on eBay now for $400 or so. Kinda cool if you ask me.

[BankNote1]

Truth got close! Fr. 1072 - 1083 were the 1914 Federal Reserve $100.00 Red Seals. Fr. 1084 - 1131 were 1914 Fed. Res. Blue seals. The "GreenSheet" lists the Red seal bid in Fine at $1000.00. The Blue is $330.00 in Fine.

[jtryka]

The one I saw was Blue, for about $400, so that sounds about right. Were there ever any small size notes with that profile picture?

[BankNote1]

Ole Ben has basicly remained unchanged on the small size $100's from 1928 until the 1996 re-design.

[Beijim]

If you were watching the Coin Vault guy, you would have learned about this . He was flogging one the other night. Don't remember the condition or price (undoubtedly ridiculous), but he did sell out, as I recall.

 

Beijim

 

[BankNote1]

That is where I get most of my information!