Fractionals

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.

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FR No.DenomTypeGradePrice
1228$0.051st IssuePMG 65EPQ$1375
1st Issue 1228 $0.05 fractionals

This lovely Gem First Issue fractional has fully perforated edges with ABCO monogram on back.  A scarce issue with Exceptional […]

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1242$0.101st IssueCH VF$125
1st Issue 1242 $0.10 fractionals

A very bright First Issue with pleasing margins on front and back.  ABC monogram on reverse.

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1279$0.251st IssuePMG 64EPQ$535
1st Issue 1279 $0.25 fractionals

Bold inks on front and back of this Choice CU 25 cent First Issue fractional.  Margins all around with perforated […]

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1244$0.102nd IssuePMG 58$95
2nd Issue 1244 $0.10 fractionals

A very bright Choice AU note with three broad margins, left side is cut on the engraving line. Still pleasing […]

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1246$0.102nd IssuePMG 55EPQ$160
2nd Issue 1246 $0.10 fractionals
1226$0.033rd IssuePMG 64EPQ$295
3rd Issue 1226 $0.03 fractionals

A pleasing Choice CU Third Issue fractional with broad margins all around.  Light background to portrait with vivid inks on […]

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1253spwmf$0.103rd IssuePMG 63NET$275
3rd Issue 1253spwmf $0.10 fractionals

This Choice CU Wide Margin Specimen bears the autographed signatures of Colby and Spinner.  Great color and bold overprints  — […]

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1255$0.103rd IssuePMG 55EPQ$135
3rd Issue 1255 $0.10 fractionals

A nicely centered fractional with bold, bronze overlays on front and back. Exceptional Paper Quality noted on this bright, original […]

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1255$0.103rd IssuePMG 58EPQ$175
3rd Issue 1255 $0.10 fractionals

A nicely centered example with pleasing bronzing and color on front and back.  Exceptional Paper Quality noted by PMG.

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1255$0.103rd IssuePMG 45EPQ$85
3rd Issue 1255 $0.10 fractionals

A Choice XF Washington with three broad margins and top being tight but not into note. Bottom margin on reverse […]

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1255$0.103rd IssuePMG 55$90
3rd Issue 1255 $0.10 fractionals
1255$0.103rd IssuePMG 55EPQ$125
3rd Issue 1255 $0.10 fractionals
1294$0.253rd IssuePCGS 25$495
3rd Issue 1294 $0.25 fractionals

A Very Fine example of a desirable 25 cent Third Issue note with an Inverted Surcharge on the Reverse.  Well […]

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1295$0.253rd IssuePMG 63EPQ$275
3rd Issue 1295 $0.25 fractionals

A lovely Fessenden Green Back with “A” position indicator on front.  This Choice CU note has vibrant bronzing and beautiful […]

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1261$0.104th IssueCH AU $165
4th Issue 1261 $0.10 fractionals

Broad margins all around on this lovely Choice AU 4th Issue fractional.  Bright and well inked.

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1267$0.154th IssuePMG 64$375
4th Issue 1267 $0.15 fractionals

A nicely centered note on watermarked paper with pleasing colors on both the front and back.

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1267$0.154th IssuePMG 64 $375
4th Issue 1267 $0.15 fractionals

A lovely Choice CU note on watermarked paper with pink silk fibers.  Pleasing margins all around, as well as vivid […]

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1267$0.154th IssuePMG 63 $185
4th Issue 1267 $0.15 fractionals
1267$0.154th IssuePCGS 64$375
4th Issue 1267 $0.15 fractionals
1264$0.105th IssuePMG 58 $125
5th Issue 1264 $0.10 fractionals

This Choice AU Meredith has a vivid green seal, margins all around and blue end paper on the reverse.

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1381$0.505th IssueCH CU $145
5th Issue 1381 $0.50 fractionals

A pleasing, uncirculated “Bob Hope” Fifth Issue fractional note with margins all around and blue end paper.

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1381$0.505th IssueAU$95
5th Issue 1381 $0.50 fractionals

A nicely centered “Bob Hope” fractional with vivid blue end paper and balanced margins all around.

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