{"product_id":"1953a-2-red-seal-legal-tender-note-fr-1509-monticello-vintage-bill-au-choice","title":"1953A $2 Red Seal Legal Tender Note Fr 1509 Monticello Vintage Bill AU Choice","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7f160e;\"\u003eSeries 1953A $2 Legal Tender Note – Red Seal – Fr. 1509 – Priest \/ Anderson – Choice About Uncirculated Details (AU Details – Minor Margin Aging \/ Light Edge Foxing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Breakdown \u0026amp; Attribution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003e$2.00 \/ TWO DOLLARS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-353\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-354\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Small-Size United States Legal Tender Note (Red Treasury Seal \u0026amp; Red Serial Numbers)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003eSeries 1953 A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-355\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFriedberg Catalog #:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eFr. 1509\u003c\/b\u003e (Standard Regular Issue)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eA 61240327 A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-356\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,4,2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInventory Tail (Last 4 Digits):\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003e0327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,2,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-357\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-358\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIvy Baker Priest\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eTreasurer of the United States\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-359\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRobert B. Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eSecretary of the Treasury\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlate Positions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,0,0\"\u003eCheck Letter (Upper Left): \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eC 14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-360\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,1,0\"\u003eFace Plate (Lower Right): \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,1,1\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-361\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-362\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,2,0,0\"\u003eBack Plate: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003e403\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Visible in the left lace vignette of the reverse)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObligation Clause:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e\"THIS NOTE IS A LEGAL TENDER AT ITS FACE VALUE FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,7,1\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-363\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePayable Clause (Header):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003e\"WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND TWO DOLLARS\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-364\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVignettes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-365\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Portrait of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eThomas Jefferson\u003c\/b\u003e in an oval frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-366\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Jefferson's historic Virginia home, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003eMonticello\u003c\/b\u003e (the pre-1976 standard reverse before the Trumbull \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003eDeclaration of Independence\u003c\/i\u003e design)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Significance: The Pre-1976 Red Seal $2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-367\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Eisenhower Administration Transition:\u003c\/b\u003e Series 1953A was authorized during President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration under the signature combination of Ivy Baker Priest and Robert B. Anderson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-368\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLeft-Side Red Seal Placement:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike modern Federal Reserve Notes (which place green seals on the right side)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,2\"\u003e, Series 1953 Legal Tender notes moved the red Treasury seal to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,2\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eleft side\u003c\/b\u003e overprinted atop the gray numeral \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,2\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003e\"TWO\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,3\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-369\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Classic Monticello Vignette:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the intricate intaglio engraving of Monticello on the back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,2\"\u003e. This classic design was retired following Series 1963A and replaced by the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,2\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003eDeclaration of Independence\u003c\/i\u003e signing scene when the $2 bill returned for the 1976 Bicentennial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Visual Grade Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAssigned Technical Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eChoice About Uncirculated Details (AU Details – Minor Margin Aging \/ Light Edge Foxing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-370\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreservation Highlights \u0026amp; Attributes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-371\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePaper Fabric \u0026amp; Body:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptionally firm, crisp original rag paper with excellent embossed body and untouched structural rigidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-372\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely free of heavy pocket folds, center creases, or corner turns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-373\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMargins \u0026amp; Centering:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent margins on all four sides with sharp corner points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-374\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInks \u0026amp; Embossing:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep, rich black intaglio relief on Jefferson's portrait and Monticello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,2\"\u003e; brilliant carmine-red ink on the Treasury seal and serial numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,3\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_bb0d2465ce3d89a1-375\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlaw Note (Details Attribution):\u003c\/b\u003e Displays localized light age-toning\/foxing spots along the outer margin border (visible near the top margin on the obverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,4,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,4,0,2\"\u003e, corresponding to the upper-right reverse margin corner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,4,0,3\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,4,0,4\"\u003e). The note has zero tears, pinholes, or teller marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,4,0,5\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,4,0,6\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50795908595970,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/7393\/8178\/files\/20261018_194745.jpg?v=1792375569","url":"https:\/\/jvcoinscurrency.com\/products\/1953a-2-red-seal-legal-tender-note-fr-1509-monticello-vintage-bill-au-choice","provider":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","version":"1.0","type":"link"}