1862 United States 10¢ Ten Cents "Postal Currency" Fractional Bank Note

Civil War Currency

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  • Lot number 1701596
  • Total views 41
  • Total bids 15
  • Winning bid $30.00
  • Buyer's premium $5.10
  • Total $35.10
  • DAILY NO RESERVE
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Please see the scans below for 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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