Series 1928 $2 Bill (1928 through 1928G): How to Identify It
Series 1928 $2 Bill, 1928 through 1928G: red seal, every signature pair, design points and what to check. No prices.
At a glance
- Denomination: undefined
- Series covered: 1928, 1928A, 1928B, 1928C, 1928D, 1928E, 1928F, 1928G
- Type: United States Note
- Seal colour: red
- Signature pairs: 8 (one per series letter, listed below)
- Star notes: Yes
What this series looks like
Series 1928. The $2 note's first small-size issue as a United States Note (Legal Tender Note): the front has the Treasury seal overprinting the United States Note obligation text on the left, with a large gray TWO on the right; the front shows a cropped Jefferson portrait, and the back shows Monticello (Jefferson's home). Red seal and serial numbers.
Signatures by series letter
- Series 1928 — Tate (Treasurer) and Mellon (Secretary), red seal
- Series 1928A — Woods (Treasurer) and Mellon (Secretary), red seal
- Series 1928B — Woods (Treasurer) and Mills (Secretary), red seal
- Series 1928C — Julian (Treasurer) and Morgenthau (Secretary), red seal
- Series 1928D — Julian (Treasurer) and Morgenthau (Secretary), red seal
- Series 1928E — Julian (Treasurer) and Vinson (Secretary), red seal
- Series 1928F — Julian (Treasurer) and Snyder (Secretary), red seal
- Series 1928G — Clark (Treasurer) and Snyder (Secretary), red seal
How to confirm the series
- Red seal and serial numbers
- The seal on the left of the front overprints the obligation text, with a large gray TWO on the right
- The back shows Monticello
How value is judged
Collectors judge a Series 1928 $2 Bill by condition first (crisp and uncirculated versus folded or worn), then by whether it is a star note or carries a fancy serial number, then by the series letter and any recognised variety. Published price guides list ranges by grade and they move over time; this page gives none. Photograph both sides in even light and let the app read the series, seal and signatures before you compare.
FAQ
How do I know which Series 1928 letter my bill is?
The series year and letter are printed on the face near the portrait. If the letter is worn, match the two signatures against the list above; each letter has its own pair.
Is a Series 1928 $2 Bill still legal tender?
Yes, at face value.
Does a star make my undefined Series 1928 note rare?
Only if its print run was small. The star alone does not.