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FR 1230 1862 1st issue 5 Cent Fractional Postage Currency
FR 1230 1862 1st issue 5 Cent Fractional Postage Currency
FR 1230 1862 1st issue 5 Cent Fractional Postage Currency

FR 1230 1862 1st issue 5 Cent Fractional Postage Currency

$ 11.61

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Denomination: 5c
  • Type: Fractional Currency
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Certification: Uncertified

    Description

    Scarce first Issue Fractional Currency! This is also called Postage Currency since the design utilizes the same portrait on a then-current 5 cent postage stamp featuring a likeness of Thomas Jefferson. Acquired from my Grandfathers collection.  Image of actual item buyer will receive.
    Highlights:
    Approved by the act of July 17, 1862.
    Housed in high quality currency sleeve.
    Face: Bears an engraving of one of the contemporary issue of Five Cent postage stamps featuring a bust of Thomas Jefferson.
    Back: Black printing of the obligation at center surrounding a large numeral “5”, with an intricate engraving.
    This is the straight edge type with the ABC monogram on back—Friedberg #1230.
    Item has some creases and is circulated version