Fractional currency came into existence during the time of the Civil War as many people began to hoard their coinage. The Government’s response was to issue paper money for denominations under $1, or fractionals. These notes vary from 3 cents to 50 cents and were issued from 1862 through 1876. They remained in circulation for many years thereafter.
Fractionals
| FR No. | Denom | Type | Grade | Price |
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| 1228 | $0.05 | 1st Issue | PMG 65EPQ | $1375 |
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This lovely Gem First Issue fractional has fully perforated edges with ABCO monogram on back. A scarce issue with Exceptional […] View Note | |||
| 1242 | $0.10 | 1st Issue | CH VF | $125 |
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A very bright First Issue with pleasing margins on front and back. ABC monogram on reverse. View Note | |||
| 1279 | $0.25 | 1st Issue | PMG 64EPQ | $535 |
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Bold inks on front and back of this Choice CU 25 cent First Issue fractional. Margins all around with perforated […] View Note | |||
| 1244 | $0.10 | 2nd Issue | PMG 58 | $95 |
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A very bright Choice AU note with three broad margins, left side is cut on the engraving line. Still pleasing […] View Note | |||
| 1246 | $0.10 | 2nd Issue | PMG 55EPQ | $160 |
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| 1226 | $0.03 | 3rd Issue | PMG 64EPQ | $295 |
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A pleasing Choice CU Third Issue fractional with broad margins all around. Light background to portrait with vivid inks on […] View Note | |||
| 1253spwmf | $0.10 | 3rd Issue | PMG 63NET | $275 |
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This Choice CU Wide Margin Specimen bears the autographed signatures of Colby and Spinner. Great color and bold overprints — […] View Note | |||
| 1255 | $0.10 | 3rd Issue | PMG 55EPQ | $135 |
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A nicely centered fractional with bold, bronze overlays on front and back. Exceptional Paper Quality noted on this bright, original […] View Note | |||
| 1255 | $0.10 | 3rd Issue | PMG 58EPQ | $175 |
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A nicely centered example with pleasing bronzing and color on front and back. Exceptional Paper Quality noted by PMG. View Note | |||
| 1255 | $0.10 | 3rd Issue | PMG 45EPQ | $85 |
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A Choice XF Washington with three broad margins and top being tight but not into note. Bottom margin on reverse […] View Note | |||
| 1255 | $0.10 | 3rd Issue | PMG 55 | $90 |
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| 1255 | $0.10 | 3rd Issue | PMG 55EPQ | $125 |
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| 1294 | $0.25 | 3rd Issue | PCGS 25 | $495 |
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A Very Fine example of a desirable 25 cent Third Issue note with an Inverted Surcharge on the Reverse. Well […] View Note | |||
| 1295 | $0.25 | 3rd Issue | PMG 63EPQ | $275 |
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A lovely Fessenden Green Back with “A” position indicator on front. This Choice CU note has vibrant bronzing and beautiful […] View Note | |||
| 1261 | $0.10 | 4th Issue | CH AU | $165 |
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Broad margins all around on this lovely Choice AU 4th Issue fractional. Bright and well inked. View Note | |||
| 1267 | $0.15 | 4th Issue | PMG 64 | $375 |
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A nicely centered note on watermarked paper with pleasing colors on both the front and back. View Note | |||
| 1267 | $0.15 | 4th Issue | PMG 64 | $375 |
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A lovely Choice CU note on watermarked paper with pink silk fibers. Pleasing margins all around, as well as vivid […] View Note | |||
| 1267 | $0.15 | 4th Issue | PMG 63 | $185 |
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| 1267 | $0.15 | 4th Issue | PCGS 64 | $375 |
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| 1264 | $0.10 | 5th Issue | PMG 58 | $125 |
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This Choice AU Meredith has a vivid green seal, margins all around and blue end paper on the reverse. View Note | |||
| 1381 | $0.50 | 5th Issue | CH CU | $145 |
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A pleasing, uncirculated “Bob Hope” Fifth Issue fractional note with margins all around and blue end paper. View Note | |||
| 1381 | $0.50 | 5th Issue | AU | $95 |
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A nicely centered “Bob Hope” fractional with vivid blue end paper and balanced margins all around. View Note | |||