Silver Certificate Values

Blue-seal $1 silver certificates are the most common “old bill” in American drawers, and the common series — 1935 and 1957 — trade modestly: $1.50–3 circulated, $8–15 crisp uncirculated. They can no longer be redeemed for silver, so they're collectibles, not bullion claims.

Premiums live in the details: star notes (★ in the serial), earlier series (1928, and especially large-size 1923 and before), unusual serial numbers, and top-grade certified examples. The 1957 star note is common enough that it only doubles the price — earlier stars do much better.