1896 Education Series Silver Certificate
by Charles Robinson
Title
1896 Education Series Silver Certificate
Artist
Charles Robinson
Medium
Photograph - Digital Reproduction
Description
The large size education silver certificates were issued in 1896. This is the first of the Education Series bills issued in the United States, which were issued in denominations of $1, $2, and $5. It measured 7 3/8" x 3 1/8." The obverse features a portrait of Martha Washington and George Washington. This is one of only two bills issued in the United States featuring a portrait of Martha Washington. The obverse of the notes depicts a neoclassical allegorical motif, which dominates the front of the note. The motifs are meant as representations of the theme written on the note. The back contained the profiles of two American figures (usually famous Americans) set against an ornate background. Part of the amazing detail on the front shows the names of many famous Americans in the wreaths around the border. It also shows a book with the Preamble of the Constitution.
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