Expert: PAPAJACK - 8/6/2007

Question
I have 24 1957 silver certificates. They have the following series: 1957, 1957A, 1957B.Some of the serial numbers have a star at the beginning of the number. They all have "In God We Trust" on the back. Some are in fair condition and other are inn good condition. They all seem to have been circulated.

Answer
Hello Pat,                                         

Silver Certificates – these small size (current US size) notes are similar to today’s Federal Reserve Notes except that they have blue treasury seals and serial numbers.

In circulated condition, they carry only minimal premiums over face value. Some exceptions are replacement notes (which have a * as part of the serial number) and a few of the very early series, as well as notes with errors or special or fancy serial numbers. When in doubt, consult one of several price guides that are readily available.
 
Without a STAR on the serial number the One Dollar notes bring $2 to $4 dollars in circulated grades
A replacement note (with a star) sells for $3 to $7 from Paper money collectors. Dealers will pay less.

Notes such as common circulated Silver Certificates, will be difficult to generate interest in simply due to a still plentiful supply of the Crisp-Uncirculated ones and limited demand regardless of the "catalog value." You may only get $2 each for the 1957 series if they are in collectable grade.

If there any more information you require on this question just ask.

Thank You and Good Luck

PapaJack