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  • Aug 16, 2008, 05:50 PM
    karden71
    how much is my $1 silver certificate worth?
    I have a $1 silver certificate with a couple folds. It is a dated 1935E the serial # is M78664618I it has a grey front and a green back. It doesn't say " in god we trust"
    it is crisp. Could someone help with a value of this bill.
  • Aug 28, 2008, 03:35 AM
    Clough
    Hi, karden71!

    I do apologize that no one has yet come along to respond to your question! I do also know that your question is a little dated now and perhaps you have already found the answer to your question.

    Flying Blue Eagle is a person on this site who has the current documentation concerning the possible monetary value of such things. I will let him know about your post because this isn't the normal topic area in which he would be operating.

    In the meantime, and as per Flying Blue Eagle's request, it would be helpful if you would post the following information concerning the currency that you have. I know that you have already provided some of the information that is asked for in the quote that is below.

    I know that you have already provided some of the information that he asks for below.

    Quote:

    #1 - Series date, Example 1935, 1935A ,1935B,Ect.
    #2 - Signatures - Example - Priest -Anderson
    #3 - Color of seal,- color of serial numbers, Is there a star before or after the serial numbers, what color?
    #4 - What is written above on the very top, Example - SILVER CERTIFICATE<Federal reserve notes, treasury or coin notes. Legal tender notes, etc. etc.
  • Aug 28, 2008, 03:36 AM
    Clough
    It would also help to know more precisely about the condition of it. While waiting for Flying Blue Eagle, or someone who has current documentation and is willing to help you, please have a look at the following concerning the possible graded condition of it. It is from the following site. 1.9) How do you grade the condition of paper money?

    Thanks!

    1.9) How do you grade the condition of paper money?

    The condition of a note is critical to its value. Lowering the
    grade of a note one notch can decrease its value by 1/3 or even
    1/2. An expensive note which falls between two categories might
    be worth a thousand dollars more in the higher category than the
    lower one. Thus, it's often important to be more precise than
    using a limited number of categories.

    But here's a general guideline. Note that many dealers have
    slightly different grading systems, especially with various
    sub-grades of uncirculated. There's no official system of grading,
    unfortunately. But these are pretty much universally accepted.
    I've received a lot of input and tried to hammer out the best
    descriptions for each category.

    Crisp Uncirculated, UNC or CU: This means absolutely not the
    slightest sign of any handling or wear or folding or *anything*.
    Some people use additional grades to distinguish qualities such
    as perfect centering or other printing characteristics. Certainly
    a note which has centering problems which are visible from a
    distance of 1 meter (3 feet) should have this mentioned in the
    condition description.

    Almost Uncirculated (or About Uncirculated), AU: This means there
    is a slightly detectable imperfection such as a counting fold on one
    corner or slightest fold in the center (nothing which breaks the
    surface of the paper) or a pinhole. At first glance it looks like
    an UNC note.

    Extremely Fine, EF or XF: Generally three light folds or one strong
    fold which breaks the surface. There may be slight rounding at the
    corners.

    Very Fine, VF: May have several folds although the note is still
    crisp and has a minimum of dirt. There may be minor tears or very
    small holes but nothing which distracts from the overall appearance
    of the note. Take an uncirculated note and crumple it once in your
    hand, then flatten it out: this is a Very Fine note. Repeat the
    crumpling and it's still pretty much a VF note.

    Fine, F: A circulated note where individual folds and creases may
    no longer be visible. To distinguish this from a VF note, when
    inspecting a Fine note, it clearly does not look like a note which
    has merely been crumpled a few times: It doesn't have the crispness
    and brightness of a VF note. No tears may extend into the printing.
    This is your average in-the-wallet note.

    Very Good, VG: Tears and small holes can be present. The note is
    not crisp at all. The is your lower quality in-the-wallet note.
    Lots of people on the 'net don't realize that a note in "very good"
    condition is really pretty lousy.

    Good, G: Small pieces missing, graffiti. A worn out note.

    Fair: Major tears, etc. A badly worn out note.

    Poor: Even worse.

    To grade a note precisely, it can help to hold the note about
    20 cm (7 inches) under a strong light source (use the same source
    for comparing notes) and on top of a white piece of paper and
    use a 3x or 4x power magnifying glass. Make sure your hands are
    clean before handling a note. This method will show a lot of
    minor imperfections which are not normally visible.

    Note that note from many countries have standard features which
    exist for even Uncirculated notes. Some notes from Bangladesh,
    Bhutan, Burma/Myanmar, India, Nepal, and Pakistan are only found
    with staple holes where staples are always used to hold packs of
    notes together. Most dealers list Uncirculated notes of this type
    as having the usual staple holes (often abbreviated as uSH-UNC).

    Also, some notes printed in France (for about 15 different
    countries) have a slight crinkle effect.
  • Aug 31, 2008, 10:13 PM
    Flying Blue Eagle
    Karden71 - The 1935E -silver certificate you have described is a normal note , there is no notes that is noted in the 2008 RED BOOK of any being made any different. The only thing I can guess is that someone has wet the face side with some kind of cemeical that took the real green color off or faded it . This is the reg . Type of notes that were printed after the special notes that were printed for WW11 > I Can give you the val;ues of the note as printed in the 2008 RED BOOK . At this time( IN GOD WE TRUST ) was not on paper money as of yet.::

    The SIGNATURES ON THIS NOTE SHOULD BE - PRIERST _ HUMPREY,-- The SEAL should be - BLUE. VG-20 UNC-63
    # 1614 . $ 3.00 $ 12.50
    # 1614 * $ 5.00 $ 17.50

    I'm sorry I can't give you more infor. On it , I do hope that I have you a little any how . ;;; Have a great day and GOD BLESS:::: F.B.E.

    Thanks craig , I was under the weather the lasty few days ,and haven't been able to get on the computer. Im still trying to get over my last ordeal , Im feeling a little better this evening so I thougjht Id get on the site, I sure am getting tired of being on that oxygen and about a dozen pills twice a day. I miss being on here every night . The doctor told Barb and me that it would probably take 2 to 5 months for me to get over this , Im a fighter and I don't give up very easy so I know that with GOD that I can lick this thing . I lost 2 days in my life that I don't know about anything ,except what the Doctors and my family tell me , I do know that I will NEVER take the dye again, and I never want to go threw it again :: AND I PRAY TO GOD THAT IF ANYONE IS ALLERGIC TO FISH OR SEAFOOD - That they WILL NOT LET THEM GIVE THEM THE DYE< THEY USE ITO TAKE SPECIAL EXRAYS, MRI'S < CAT SCANS AND USE ON HEART CATHS. Im going to answer as many as I can tonight. Thank you for caring ,Your friend for ever :: F.B.E.
  • Aug 31, 2008, 10:28 PM
    Clough
    Hey! Thanks for finally coming 'round, Flying Blue Eagle! I really was getting worried about you! I keep prepping these questions about coins and/or currency for you and then...

    I'm just glad that you are okay! Thanks for letting me know! :)

    Sometimes questions about coins and currency appear in the following topic area, https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/other-money-services/ so, you might also want to check it out now and then.

    Thanks and keep up the good fight! You can do it! :)

    God's Love and Peace to You!

    Craig
  • Sep 1, 2008, 10:14 PM
    Flying Blue Eagle
    Clough- You Are So Very Welcome And Thanks For Holding The Fort For Me While The Flying Eagle Was Grounded And In The Hanger Getting Overhuled :: Ha Ha A Funny You Friend :: F.b.e.

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