US 50 Cent Fr#1341 Third Issue Fractional Currency PCGS 64 Choice Uncirculated

• Country: United States
• Denomination: 50 Cents
• Series: Third Issue (1864–1869)
• Catalog Reference: Fr#1341
• Type: Fractional Currency
• Signatures: Colby & Spinner
• Certification: PCGS Banknote
• Grade: Choice Uncirculated 64
• Reverse Color: Green with Design Numeral “1”
• Portrait/Vignette: Francis E. Spinner
• Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

An impressive 50 Cent Third Issue Fractional Currency, cataloged as Fr#1341, certified PCGS Choice Uncirculated 64. This note features a vivid bronze overprint, sharp detail, and strong embossing, representing the height of 19th-century American engraving craftsmanship.

The front bears the portrait of Francis E. Spinner, U.S. Treasurer during the Civil War, known for authorizing the nation’s first female Treasury employees. Its orange-bronze tint and ornate design create a striking contrast with the green reverse, which includes the design numeral “1”—a defining characteristic of this variety.

Issued between 1864 and 1869, this note belongs to one of the most artistic and historically significant U.S. paper-money series. With exceptional color, bold ink, and original paper texture, this PCGS-certified Choice Uncirculated example is an excellent addition to any fractional currency or Civil War-era U.S. note collection.

Background Information

Fractional currency was introduced during the Civil War to address the widespread shortage of coins. The Third Issue (1864–1869) is especially admired for its detailed engraving, metallic inks, and bold design elements, which were intended to deter counterfeiting.

Cataloged as Friedberg #1341, this 50¢ denomination features the Colby–Spinner signatures and the Green Reverse with Design Numeral “1”, distinguishing it from similar varieties in the series. These small-denomination notes reflect both innovation and artistry, marking a key transitional era in U.S. monetary history.