Portrait: Benjamin Franklin

Drescription: The 1914 $100 Federal Reserve Note is a large-size banknote featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and an allegorical scene on the reverse representing Labor, Plenty, America, Peace, and Commerce. It is characterized by either red or blue Treasury seals and serial numbers, and was the first $100 Federal Reserve Note issued. 

Key Features of the 1914 $100 Note:

Obverse Design: Features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, with US Treasury seal and Federal Reserve district seals in blue or red, often with the specific Federal Reserve Bank identified, such as Atlanta or New York.

Reverse Design: Displays a complex vignette with allegorical figures symbolizing Labor, Plenty, America, Peace, and Commerce.

Signatures: Common signatures include Treasury officials like Burke or McAdoo.

Color/Security: Printed on paper with blue and red security fibers.

Types: Issued as both "Red Seal" (earlier) and "Blue Seal" (later) versions, reflecting the issuing Federal Reserve Bank.