US 15 Cent Fr#1269 Fourth Issue Fractional Currency PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated EPQ

• Country: United States
• Denomination: 15 Cents
• Series: Fourth Issue (1869–1875)
• Catalog Reference: Fr#1269
• Type: Fractional Currency
• Signatures: Allison & Spinner
• Certification: PMG 2018971-026
• Grade: Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ
• Seal Type: 40 mm Red Treasury Seal
• Tint: Blue Right End
• Portrait/Vignette: Columbia
• Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

A visually striking 15 Cent Fourth Issue Fractional Currency, cataloged as Fr#1269 and certified PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated EPQ. This beautifully preserved note displays rich color contrast, crisp paper, and a bold 40 mm red Treasury seal with the characteristic blue right-end tint.

Issued between 1869 and 1875, this note represents one of the most elegant and desirable designs in America’s fractional currency series. The front features the classical portrait of Columbia, personifying liberty and the American spirit, surrounded by ornate engraving and intricate anti-counterfeiting detail.

With full originality and deep color saturation, this PMG-certified Choice EPQ example stands out as a premium addition to any collection of U.S. Civil War-era paper money or fractional issues.

Background Information

The Fourth Issue Fractional Currency Series (1869–1875) was the first to incorporate colorful seals, fine line engraving, and tinted paper to prevent forgery.
Cataloged as Friedberg #1269, this 15 cent denomination bears the Allison–Spinner signatures and distinctive blue tint at the right margin.

Fractional currency was created to fill the small-change shortage that followed the Civil War, replacing hoarded silver coins. Today, surviving examples in original uncirculated condition are treasured for both their historical importance and their artistry.