US 10 Cent Fr#1258 Fourth Issue Fractional Currency PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated EPQ

• Country: United States
• Denomination: 10 Cents
• Series: Fourth Issue (1869–1875)
• Catalog Reference: Fr#1258
• Type: Fractional Currency
• Signatures: Allison & Spinner
• Certification: PMG 1999302-006
• Grade: Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ
• Seal Type: 40 mm Red Treasury Seal
• Paper: Unwatermarked
• Portrait/Vignette: Liberty Bust
• Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

An exceptional 10 Cent Fourth Issue Fractional Currency, cataloged as Fr#1258, certified PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated EPQ. Printed on unwatermarked paper and bearing the bold 40 mm red Treasury seal, this note showcases vivid color, crisp detail, and original paper quality.

Issued during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, fractional notes like this were designed to replace small-denomination coins that disappeared from circulation during wartime hoarding. This example features the elegant Liberty bust vignette, symbolizing freedom and resilience — a timeless design that captures the spirit of 19th-century American currency.

A scarce, high-grade survivor from the 1869–1875 Fourth Issue Fractional Currency series, this note combines beauty, originality, and historic importance — an excellent addition for collectors of U.S. fractional and early government issues.

Background Information

Fractional currency was introduced in 1862 as a practical substitute for coinage during the Civil War, with five main issues produced through 1876. The Fourth Issue (1869–1875) is particularly prized for its intricate design and colorful printing.

Cataloged as Friedberg #1258, this 10 cent note carries the Allison–Spinner signatures and was printed on unwatermarked paper. The vivid red seal, ornate borders, and finely engraved portrait of Liberty make it one of the most visually appealing small-denomination notes of the era.