1863 United States 15¢ Fifteen Cents Fractional Bank Note Bill

Civil War Currency

  • Lot number 7702443
  • Total views 14
  • Total bids 20
  • Winning bid $105.00
  • Buyer's premium $17.85
  • Total $122.85
  • WEEKLY NO RESERVE

Please see the scans for more details on the condition.

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.

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