US 25 Cent Fr#1302 Fourth Issue Fractional Currency PCGS 64 Choice Uncirculated

• Country: United States
• Denomination: 25 Cents
• Series: Fourth Issue (1869–1875)
• Catalog Reference: Fr#1302
• Type: Fractional Currency
• Signatures: Allison & Spinner
• Certification: PCGS Banknote
• Grade: Choice Uncirculated 64
• Seal Type: Large Red Treasury Seal
• Paper: Unwatermarked
• Portrait/Vignette: George Washington
• Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

An exceptional example of 25 Cent Fourth Issue Fractional Currency, cataloged as Fr#1302, certified PCGS Choice Uncirculated 64. This stunning note features the portrait of George Washington, a brilliant large red Treasury seal, and crisp, original paper.

Issued on unwatermarked paper, this note belongs to one of the most visually striking series of fractional currency printed between 1869 and 1875. Its bold red overprint and balanced black engraving showcase the artistry and precision of 19th-century American printing. Despite its small denomination, this note carries immense historical and aesthetic value, representing the ingenuity of U.S. monetary policy during and after the Civil War.

With strong eye appeal and original paper texture, this high-grade example is ideal for collectors of fractional currency and Civil War–era U.S. notes.

Background Information

Fractional currency was introduced in 1862 when coin hoarding during the Civil War led to severe shortages of small change. The Fourth Issue (1869–1875) is admired for its detailed engraving, colorful seals, and complex anti-counterfeiting features.

Cataloged as Friedberg #1302, this note bears the Allison–Spinner signatures and was printed with a large red Treasury seal on unwatermarked paper. It is among the most recognizable and collectible fractional notes of its type, with George Washington’s portrait prominently displayed — a patriotic nod to the nation’s founding ideals.