Fractional Currency
U.S. Postage and U.S. Fractional were the smallest size paper money issued by the United States government. Because of a shortage of coins, due to hoarding, this money began in 1862 during the Civil War.
Fractional currency was issued in six different denominations: 3¢, 5¢, 10¢, 15¢, 25¢ and 50¢. There were five different issues and countless varieties that exist for collectors of fractionals.
For additional study and reading, I recommend the “Comprehensive Catalog of U.S. Paper Money” by Gene Hessler, BNR Press.
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10 Cent 5th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency
$15.0010 Cent 5th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency
William M. Meredith, Secretary of the Treasury 1849-1850
February 26, 1874 to February 15, 1876
Short Thick Key
FR 1265
VG Condition Learn More -
50 Cent 5th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency FR 1381
$23.0050 Cent 5th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency
Bust of William H. Crawford
FR 1381
VG Condition, pinholes Learn More -
25 Cent 4th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency FR 1302
$34.0025 Cent 4th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency
George Washington
1869 to 1875
FR 1302
XF Condition, has been previously hinged with tape removed Learn More -
25 Cent 4th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency FR 1302
$34.0025 Cent 4th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency
George Washington
1869 to 1875
FR 1302
XF Condition Learn More -
25 Cent 4th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency FR 1302
$34.0025 Cent 4th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency
George Washington
1869 to 1875
FR 1302
XF Condition, previously hinged Learn More -
10 Cent 5th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency FR 1266
$34.0010 Cent 5th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency
William M. Meredith, Secretary of the Treasury
FR 1266
Short Thick Key
CU Condition, Hinged Learn More -
25 Cent 4th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency FR 1302
$34.0025 Cent 4th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency
George Washington
1869 to 1875
FR 1302
XF Condition Learn More -
10 Cent 5th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency FR 1266
$45.0010 Cent 5th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency
William M. Meredith, Secretary of the Treasury
FR 1266
Short Thick Key
CU Condition Learn More -
50 Cent 5th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency FR 1381
$55.0050 Cent 5th Issue U.S. Fractional Currency
Bust of William H. Crawford
FR 1381
XF Condition, pinholes Learn More
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Bob Reed is the founder and chief numismatist at RR Rare Coins & Currency. A lifelong numismatic collector and dealer from New Orleans, LA, Bob remains active in many national and local numismatic clubs.
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