GW Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 PMG, hello, can you help explain the backs of the 1914 $50 and 1914 $100 Large Size Federal Reserve Notes? i checked the internet and the books that i have. but can find out who are these figures on the backs ? from what i could find: 1914 $50 - allegorical figure of Panama between a merchant and battleship. 1914 $100 - five allegorical figures from mythology. The God Mercury is on the right wearing his winged helmet and sandals. does "Panama" refer to the Panama Canal ? who are the other 4 allegorical figures from mythology ? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Bruce Thornton Posted December 3, 2010 Member Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 The $50 has an allegorical figure of Panama (Refering to the Panama canal) between a merchant ship and battleship. The design was chosen because of the completion of the canal in 1914. In regards to the $100 large size fed. Kenyon Cox a famous painter of the period did the Vignette. The figures are allegorical, and represent from left To right agriculture, prosperity, america, peace, and commerce. Thank you for your questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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