1869-75 United States 50¢ Fifty Cents Fractional Postage Currency Bank Note

Civil War Currency - Fifth Issue

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  • Lot number 6051886
  • Total views 13
  • Total bids 28
  • Winning bid $150.00
  • Buyer's premium $25.50
  • Total $175.50
  • COIN NO RESERVE
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Please see the images for details on the condition of the note. Please note, fourth issue fractional notes where printed between February 1874 and February 1876.

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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