USA. - $1 Silver Certificate - 1928A - "Funnyback" - Fr. 1601 (No reserve price) PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated EPQ USA - $1 Silver Certificate 1928A - Serial #J21748787A - PMG 58 EPQ An exceptional example of the Series 1928A $1 Silver Certificate, the first "small-size" currency issued by the United States. This note is famous among collectors as a "Funnyback" due to the whimsical, oversized "ONE" on the reverse, a design that was quickly replaced in later series. Historical Significance: The Dawn of Modern Currency The 1928 series represented a massive logistical shift, as the U.S. Treasury reduced the size of paper money by roughly 30% to cut production costs. This 1928A variety features the signatures of Woods and Mellon. As a Silver Certificate, it was legally redeemable for one silver dollar coin, a direct link to the gold and silver standards of the early 20th century. Item Details Country: United States Denomination: $1 Silver Certificate Series: 1928A Friedberg Number: Fr. 1601 Serial Number: J21748787A Signatures: Walter Orr Woods & Andrew W. Mellon Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Grading & Certification Grading Service: Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) Certification Number: 2316282-003 Grade: Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ EPQ Designation: Exceptional Paper Quality, confirming the note is entirely original and has not been physically, chemically, or technically processed to disguise imperfections. Design Features Obverse: Portrait of George Washington, flanked by a distinct Blue Treasury Seal and matching blue serial numbers. Reverse: The iconic "Funnyback" design, featuring a massive, ornate "ONE" filling the central field—a stark and short-lived departure from traditional U.S. currency aesthetics. Note: While AU 58 notes are relatively available, the EPQ designation on a "Funnyback" provides a significant premium. This status ensures the paper retains its original "life" and texture, making it highly desirable for high-end type-set collectors. ALL ITEMS are sent, well packed, by registered mail or courier with full tracking.