Lot # 25 - 1899 U.S. $1 Silver Certificate — “Black Eagle” note.

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 21-Oct-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 28-Oct-2025 7:26:00 PM
Current bid:

$72.00

Highest bidder:

Golden

Auction has ended

Description :

Type: U.S. Silver Certificate

Denomination: $1

Nickname: “Black Eagle” 

Series: 1899 (issued between 1899–1923)

Signatures: Speelman–White (common on later printings)

Front Design:

  • Central image of a black eagle in flight

  • Portraits of Abraham Lincoln (left) and Ulysses S. Grant (right)—the only U.S. banknote to feature two presidents Back Design:

  • Ornate green engraving with large “ONE DOLLAR” text Catalog Reference: Fr. 236 (Speelman–White signature combination)


Listing Notes:

  • Historical Significance: Ranked among the “100 Greatest American Currency Notes,” this iconic design reflects the era when paper money was backed by silver.

  • Condition: Please refer to photos for grading. Speelman–White notes are widely collected and represent the later phase of this long-running series.

  • Collector Appeal: Popular for its bold imagery and presidential pairing, this note is a staple in any large-size currency collection.



Auction History

Highest bidder is Golden

Date Bid User
28-Oct-2025 7:23:12 PM $72.00 Golden
28-Oct-2025 7:23:12 PM $71.00 Renn911
28-Oct-2025 7:22:30 PM $70.00 Golden
28-Oct-2025 7:22:30 PM $69.00 Renn911
28-Oct-2025 7:22:14 PM $68.00 Golden
28-Oct-2025 7:22:14 PM $67.00 Renn911
28-Oct-2025 7:22:08 PM $66.00 Golden
28-Oct-2025 7:22:08 PM $65.00 Renn911
28-Oct-2025 7:20:34 PM $61.00 Golden
28-Oct-2025 2:45:10 PM $60.00 Lensol
28-Oct-2025 2:45:10 PM $60.00 Renn911
28-Oct-2025 1:58:21 PM $51.00 Lensol
28-Oct-2025 1:03:59 PM $50.00 Casual bidder
28-Oct-2025 1:03:59 PM $50.00 JudithPeele
28-Oct-2025 9:53:12 AM $41.00 Casual bidder
28-Oct-2025 9:53:12 AM $40.00 Knapptime
28-Oct-2025 9:53:05 AM $36.00 Casual bidder
28-Oct-2025 9:53:05 AM $35.00 Knapptime
28-Oct-2025 9:52:59 AM $31.00 Casual bidder
28-Oct-2025 9:52:59 AM $30.00 Knapptime
28-Oct-2025 9:52:50 AM $27.00 Casual bidder
28-Oct-2025 9:52:50 AM $26.00 Knapptime
28-Oct-2025 9:52:44 AM $25.00 Casual bidder
28-Oct-2025 9:52:44 AM $24.00 Knapptime
28-Oct-2025 9:52:35 AM $23.00 Casual bidder
28-Oct-2025 9:52:35 AM $22.00 Knapptime
28-Oct-2025 5:48:54 AM $21.00 Casual bidder
27-Oct-2025 11:05:29 PM $18.00 Fully Vetted
27-Oct-2025 11:05:29 PM $17.00 Ggman
27-Oct-2025 11:05:24 PM $15.00 Fully Vetted
27-Oct-2025 11:05:24 PM $14.00 Ggman
22-Oct-2025 8:52:24 AM $11.00 Fully Vetted
22-Oct-2025 8:35:19 AM $10.00 Peanut16
22-Oct-2025 8:35:19 AM $10.00 Fully Vetted
21-Oct-2025 9:34:55 AM $5.00 Peanut16

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