1869-1875 15¢ Fractional Currency Note

$321.00

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Only 15¢ fractional note from Civil War era.


  • From Fourth Issue 1869-1875, the final series started in 1862
  • This decimal note issued due to hoarding of coins as war ramped up and after it ended in 1865
  • Fourth issue printed by Treasury Department's forerunner to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
  • First note to carry the Treasury seal's using pink silk fibers, plus watermarked paper as early anti-counterfeiting devices
  • Features the Roman goddess Columbia, a symbol of American identity associated with progressivism in the 19th century
  • Today, more than 99% of all fractional notes have been redeemed and destroyed
  • Sought after by collectors of Civil War notes, stamps and 19th century paper money

This 15¢ fractional note will appeal to a wide variety of collectors, so don't wait – order now!