1874-76 United States 25¢ Twenty Five Cents Fractional Postage Currency

Civil War Currency

Have something to sell? Click here
  • Lot number 9973492
  • Total views 15
  • Total watching 2
  • Total bids 4
  • High bid $23.10
  • Remaining time 5d 10h 29m
  • COIN NO RESERVE
Bidding Shipping

Please see the photos 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.

This item is being shipped from the Pristine Auction warehouse.