1863 United States 3¢ Three Cents Fractional Bank Note Bill (Third Issue)

Civil War Currency

  • Lot number 1026792
  • Total views 11
  • Total bids 9
  • Winning bid $21.58
  • Buyer's premium $3.45
  • Total $25.03
  • DAILY NO RESERVE

Please see the scans for more details on the condition of the bill.

Fractional currency, also referred to as shinplasters, was introduced by the United States federal government following the outbreak of the Civil War. These fractional notes were in use between 21 August 1862 and 15 February 1876, and issued in 3, 5, 10, 15, 25, and 50 cent denominations across five issuing periods.

Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition.

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