First look at the back to see if there is a mintmark -- above the "DO" in DOLLAR. There may be an "O" or an "S".
Numismedia lists the following retail values as of 10/2009:Retail values for a circulated 1899 Philadelphia issue Morgan are $105.00-$250.00 depending on grade.
Someone said about $20, a silver dollar with 90% silver is around 0.77 ounce. the value of the silver alone is $35. So not sure why the person answered that its only 17-20. I have the same coin. I think from researching my own coin is worth about $40-$45
1899 would make it a Morgan dollar. The mint mark is located on the reverse (tails) side, near the bottom, just above the letters "do" in the word "dollar."
Despite its 1899 series date, White's signature means your bill was printed at some point in the 1920s. Please see the question "What is the value of an 1899 US 1 dollar silver certificate?" for more information.
Bills from the 1899 series are the only US $2 silver certificates to carry a picture of George Washington. Please see the question "What is the value of an 1899 US 2 dollar silver certificate?" for more information.
Retail values for a circulated 1899 Philadelphia issue Morgan are $105.00-$250.00 depending on grade.
The 1899 Morgan dollar is a better date of the series, a coin with average wear has a retail value of $100.00 to $150.00, better coins are $175.00 to $250.00
Most silver dollars are worth 15-20 dollars. Certain rare mint marks can increase the value. And, of course, condition is very important.
There were no series letters on 1899 $2 silver certificates. Please see the question "What is the value of an 1899 US 2 dollar silver certificate" for values and other information.
The US did not print any two dollar silver certificates after 1899.
Someone said about $20, a silver dollar with 90% silver is around 0.77 ounce. the value of the silver alone is $35. So not sure why the person answered that its only 17-20. I have the same coin. I think from researching my own coin is worth about $40-$45
1899 would make it a Morgan dollar. The mint mark is located on the reverse (tails) side, near the bottom, just above the letters "do" in the word "dollar."
Your bill is an 1899 $5 silver certificate. Please see the question "What is the value of an 1899 US 5 dollar silver certificate?" for more details.
1893 was the last year Morgan dollars were issued from the Carson-City Mint.
Despite its 1899 series date, White's signature means your bill was printed at some point in the 1920s. Please see the question "What is the value of an 1899 US 1 dollar silver certificate?" for more information.
No US One Dollar coins dated 1899 with a legend of "Thirteen Colonies" exist. It's not a US Mint coin.
Bills from the 1899 series are the only US $2 silver certificates to carry a picture of George Washington. Please see the question "What is the value of an 1899 US 2 dollar silver certificate?" for more information.