1863 (Front & Back) Specimen Wide Margin United States 25¢ Twenty Five Cents Fractional Bank Note Bills

Civil War Currency

  • Lot number 2373199
  • Total views 2
  • Total bids 12
  • Winning bid $180.00
  • Buyer's premium $30.60
  • Total $210.60
  • COIN NO RESERVE

Lot includes both notes shown. Please see the scans for more details on the condition of the bills.

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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