Series 1917 $1 United States Legal Tender Note - "Sawhorse" / "Speckled Snake" Large Size Note
Add a stunning and historic centerpiece to your currency collection with this Series 1917 $1 United States Legal Tender Note. Affectionately nicknamed the "Sawhorse" (or sometimes the "Speckled Snake") by collectors due to the bold X-shaped ornamental design across the reverse, this classic large-size note represents masterpiece-level 19th-to-20th-century bank note engraving.
The Famous "Sawhorse" Reverse: The back features an incredible crossed-bar geometric framework surrounding a central "US" monogram, earning it one of the most famous nicknames in large-size collecting.
Iconic Obverse Imagery: Showcases a dignified portrait of George Washington framed centrally, flanked on the left by the historic engraving of "Columbus Landing in sight of land", accompanied by a vibrant red Treasury seal.
Large-Size Format: Measuring significantly larger than modern currency, it commands an impressive presence in any collection or display frame.