A striking example of this denomination is the Large Spiked Red Seal Blue Serial Number variety, featuring a vibrant 1880 "Double Sawbuck" with deep blue serial numbers that give it the appearance of a higher-grade note. The term "Double Sawbuck" refers to a U.S. $20 bill, particularly large-size Legal Tender Notes issued before 1929. Derived from slang, a "sawbuck" (named for a sawhorse with X-shaped ends, evoking the Roman numeral X for 10) denoted a $10 bill, making a "double sawbuck" a $20 bill. The paper and inks remain brilliantly crisp, with outstanding eye appeal.
These large-size $20 notes, significantly bigger than modern currency, often showcased figures like Alexander Hamilton or allegorical designs and were commonly referenced by this term in everyday American vernacular.
Product ID | 555072 |
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Series Year | 1880 |
Country | United States |
Denomination | $20 |
Grade | 63 |
Signature | Rosecrans Hyatt |
Grading Agency | PMG |
Category | Legal Tender Issues |
Serial No | A2639408 |
Status | Active |
Seal | Large Red w/ Spikes |
Fr / Pick # | 136 |
Additional Info | - |
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