FR.839b 1914 $5 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note St. Louis PMG 40 – XF

The 1914 $5 Red Seal Federal Reserve Note issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is a notable example of early American currency, prominently featuring a portrait of Abraham Lincoln in the center of the note. Distinguished by its red seal and matching serial numbers and its specific state seal, this note reflects the design aesthetics and authority of the Federal Reserve system established in the early 20th century. On the reverse, the note exhibits a portrait of Columbus on an American ship deck sailing across the sea to find land with intricate design elements and a quadratic display of the $5 denomination.