US $1 1917 Fr#39m Mule Legal Tender Note PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated EPQ

• Country: United States
• Denomination: $1 USD
• Series: 1917
• Catalog Reference: Fr#39m Mule
• Type: Legal Tender Note (United States Note)
• Signatures: Speelman & White
• Certification: PMG 2001029-003
• Grade: Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ
• Seal Color: Red
• Variety: Mule (Mixed Plate)
• Portrait: George Washington
• Vignette: Columbus in Sight of Land
• Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

A superb example of the 1917 $1 Legal Tender Note, cataloged as Fr#39m (Mule) and certified PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated EPQ. This striking large-size U.S. note features brilliant engraving, bold color, and the distinctive red Treasury seal and serial numbers.

The central portrait of George Washington is flanked by an allegorical vignette of Christopher Columbus in sight of land, symbolizing discovery and the American spirit. Its ornate typography, intricate borders, and deep black-and-red contrast make it one of the most visually impressive U.S. notes of the early 20th century.

Graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, this note exhibits fresh paper originality, strong embossing, and outstanding eye appeal. The “Mule” variety (Fr#39m) — identified by mixed plate types from different print runs — adds further depth and desirability for advanced collectors of Legal Tender Notes.

Background Information

The Series of 1917 $1 Legal Tender Note represents the final issue of large-size U.S. notes carrying the traditional “United States Note” obligation. These notes circulated widely until the small-size series began in 1928.

Cataloged as Friedberg #39m, this “Mule” variety pairs a face and back plate combination from different production periods — a printing anomaly that enhances its rarity and collector appeal. Bearing the Speelman–White signatures, this issue showcases the exceptional artistry of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) during America’s early modern currency era.