US 15 Cent Fr#1269 Fourth Issue Fractional Currency PMG 65 Gem 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 1999302-002
• Grade: Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ
• Seal Type: 40 mm Red Treasury Seal
• Tint: Blue Right-End Tint
• Portrait/Vignette: Columbia
• Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

A beautifully preserved 15 Cent Fourth Issue Fractional Currency, cataloged as Fr#1269, certified PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. This note features striking color contrast, a bold 40 mm red Treasury seal, and the distinctive blue right-end tint that characterizes this scarce variety.

Printed between 1869 and 1875, this fractional note was issued to replace small silver coinage withdrawn from circulation during and after the Civil War. The note’s design features a classical portrait of Columbia, the female personification of the United States, representing liberty, unity, and national pride.

With vibrant inks, original paper texture, and perfect margins, this PMG-certified Gem EPQ example is a visually stunning and historically important piece — an outstanding addition to any fractional currency or Civil War–era U.S. note collection.

Background Information

The Fourth Issue of U.S. Fractional Currency (1869–1875) introduced a variety of innovations — colorful seals, advanced engravings, and security tints — to combat counterfeiting. Cataloged as Friedberg #1269, this 15 cent note carries the Allison–Spinner signatures and displays the vivid blue tint at the right end, distinguishing it from other variants in the series.

Fractional currency served as a practical substitute for small-denomination coins when precious metals disappeared from circulation. Today, Gem Uncirculated examples like this are admired for their artistry, printing quality, and representation of American resilience during Reconstruction.