The Agriculture and Commerce Vignette on Series 1914 Federal Reserve Notes: Allegory in the Machine Age
The Series 1914 Federal Reserve Notes introduced sweeping allegorical imagery to American paper money, most notably the iconic Agriculture and Commerce vignette that graced the reverse of several denominations. Understanding this artwork, its engravers, and the varieties it appears on unlocks a fascinating collecting specialty that rewards both visual appreciation and historical scholarship.
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