FR. 1042 – $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Richmond PCGS 50

Fr. 1042. $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note Richmond PCGS 50 – AU

The  $50 1914 Federal Reserve Note from Richmond is a highly sought-after and historically significant piece of U.S. currency, particularly prized by collectors for its rarity, design, and the context of its issuance during a pivotal period in U.S. monetary history. This note features a portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and a prominent figure in the American Civil War. Grant’s image, one of the most recognizable faces in U.S. currency, is shown at the center of the note. On the right side Blue Federal Reserve Seal for the Richmond district is prominently displayed, reflecting the note’s issuance by the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank. On the reverse side, the allegorical figure is a representation of a woman, symbolizing Victory or Freedom, holding a wreath of laurel in her right hand, which is a traditional symbol of honor, achievement, and military victory. This image was commonly used in U.S. currency as a way to symbolize the country’s progress, strength, and ideals of freedom.