{"product_id":"1928-a-1-silver-certificate-funnyback-blue-seal-vintage-u-s-note-woods-mellon-signatures","title":"1928-A $1 Silver Certificate “Funnyback” – Blue Seal Vintage U.S. Note – Woods\/Mellon Signatures","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height,0px))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:45acfabf-7c7f-433d-ab35-0bc59c81adfc-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cbdb19da-d0ee-4d99-ba43-6dfcc5359653\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height,0px))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:45acfabf-7c7f-433d-ab35-0bc59c81adfc-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d2196a2d-4b7a-4804-83d2-5037c83a8433\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height,0px))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:45acfabf-7c7f-433d-ab35-0bc59c81adfc-7\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-16\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"05d92f35-a96e-47a2-9153-e29c8be38fad\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eThis collectible \u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e1928-A Series $1 United States Silver Certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e, famously known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"258\"\u003e“Funnyback”\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most recognizable and sought-after early small-size U.S. notes. The nickname comes from its \u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eornate and highly stylized reverse design\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring large decorative lettering that stands out compared to later, simpler note designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eThe obverse displays the classic portrait of \u003cstrong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"574\"\u003eGeorge Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with a bold \u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eblue Treasury seal and blue serial numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying it as a Silver Certificate. Issued during the early transition to small-size currency, this note carries the signatures of \u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eTreasurer W.O. Woods\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eTreasury Secretary Andrew W. Mellon\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing it firmly in the late 1920s era of U.S. financial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eSilver Certificates like this were once \u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eredeemable for silver on demand\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving them a direct connection to precious metal-backed currency. Today, they remain \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003elegal tender\u003c\/strong\u003e, but their true value lies in their collectibility and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eThis example shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003ecirculated condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with visible folds, creases, and general wear, which is typical for notes of this age and adds to its authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gaoalu\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1 Silver Certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"48yqav\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1928-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uafh8a\" data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eNickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Funnyback”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ntsflo\" data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-Size U.S. Currency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cl45ge\" data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eSeal Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Treasury Seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wbajb4\" data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eSignatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e W.O. Woods \u0026amp; Andrew W. Mellon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8iqeje\" data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Washington portrait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pziyle\" data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornate “Funnyback” design with large stylized lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rb5m8l\" data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circulated (folds, creases, and wear present)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yy4kwe\" data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eLegal Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still legal tender at $1 face value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r19k72\" data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c1nyao\" data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eOne of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003efirst small-size Silver Certificates issued\u003c\/strong\u003e in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"698y\" data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eRepresents the early evolution of modern U.S. paper money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1swim4m\" data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eDirectly tied to the era of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003esilver-backed currency\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eCollector Value \u0026amp; Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7qywvx\" data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e“Funnyback” design is highly popular\u003c\/strong\u003e among collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1unw916\" data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eEarlier series notes like 1928-A carry \u003cstrong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003egreater historical appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e than later issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"49wpz6\" data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003eValue depends heavily on condition, with circulated examples still widely collected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dvmsqh\" data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eA cornerstone piece for collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003eU.S. small-size currency and silver certificates\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2708\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003e1928-A “Funnyback” $1 Silver Certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a timeless collectible, offering a blend of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003eunique design, historical importance, and enduring appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e for any U.S. currency collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47510041460899,"sku":"12250317","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1928-A-1-Silver-Certificate-Funnyback-Blue-Seal-Vintage-U-S-Note-Woods-Mellon-Signatures-Heritage-Pastime-8820.jpg?v=1776708408","url":"https:\/\/coinhubstore.com\/products\/1928-a-1-silver-certificate-funnyback-blue-seal-vintage-u-s-note-woods-mellon-signatures","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}