1928 US $2 Legal Tender Note – Thomas Jefferson & Monticello | First Small-Size Red Seal Issue
Step into the early days of modern American currency with this 1928 $2 Legal Tender Note (P-377), the inaugural small-size issue featuring a vivid red seal and the enduring legacy of Thomas Jefferson. A cornerstone for any historical US paper money collection, this note bridges the gap between classic design and 20th-century monetary reform.
Key Details • Pick Number: P-377 • Denomination: $2 USD • Dimensions: 156 × 66 mm (approx.) • Material: Paper • Seal Color: Red (United States Note) • Obverse: Portrait of Thomas Jefferson • Reverse: Monticello, Jefferson’s Virginia estate • Series: 1928 (with subseries A–G) • Signatures: Vary by subseries; typically Woods & Mellon or successors
Why Collect This Note? ✔️ First of Its Kind – The 1928 series marked the debut of small-size $2 notes, replacing the larger “horse blanket” format ✔️ Red Seal Prestige – Distinctive red Treasury seal and serial numbers set it apart from later Federal Reserve issues ✔️ Founding Father Tribute – Features Jefferson and his neoclassical home, symbols of American ideals and architecture ✔️ 1928 Birth Year Gift – A meaningful heirloom from a pivotal year in US currency history
Perfect for collectors of early small-size US notes, Jefferson enthusiasts, and those seeking a historic gift from 1928.
