Lot # 50 - 1934A $5 Silver Certificate

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 21-Oct-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 28-Oct-2025 7:49:00 PM
Current bid:

$18.00

Highest bidder:

Peanut16

Auction has ended

Description :

A striking example of mid-20th century U.S. currency, this 1934A Series Five Dollar Silver Certificate showcases the enduring portrait of Abraham Lincoln flanked by bold denomination markers and a vivid blue Treasury seal. Notably, this specimen features dual serial impressions—one in red and one in black—a rare printing anomaly that enhances its appeal to advanced collectors.

Key Details:

  • Denomination: $5

  • Series: 1934A

  • Serial Number: H14167088A (appears in both red and black ink)

  • Seal: Blue U.S. Treasury seal

  • Signatures: Julian / Morgenthau

  • Obverse Design: Abraham Lincoln portrait, “THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “FIVE DOLLARS,” and “WASHINGTON, D.C.”

  • Reverse Design: Lincoln Memorial with denomination markers

  • Dimensions: Approx. 6.14" x 2.61"

  • Condition: [Insert condition—e.g., VF with light folds and edge toning; no tears or pinholes]

Historical Insight:

Silver certificates were once redeemable for physical silver, making them a tangible reflection of U.S. monetary policy. The 1934A series is prized for its transitional design and wartime-era issuance. The dual-tone serial anomaly is especially desirable, often attributed to ink misalignment during the printing process.


Auction History

Highest bidder is Peanut16

Date Bid User
28-Oct-2025 7:44:40 PM $18.00 Peanut16
28-Oct-2025 6:59:45 AM $17.00 Ggman
28-Oct-2025 6:59:45 AM $17.00 Steve
28-Oct-2025 6:59:37 AM $16.00 Ggman
28-Oct-2025 6:59:37 AM $15.00 Steve
28-Oct-2025 6:59:25 AM $14.00 Ggman
28-Oct-2025 6:59:25 AM $13.00 Steve
27-Oct-2025 11:07:45 PM $12.00 Ggman
22-Oct-2025 8:41:18 AM $11.00 Steve
22-Oct-2025 8:41:18 AM $10.00 Fully Vetted
21-Oct-2025 9:57:14 AM $6.00 Steve
21-Oct-2025 9:48:34 AM $5.00 Peanut16

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