US 50 Cents Fr#1364Third Issue Fractional Currency PCGS 58 Choice AU

• Country: United States
• Denomination: 50 Cents
• Series: Third Issue (1864–1869)
• Catalog Reference: Fr#1364
• Type: Fractional Currency
• Signatures: Colby & Spinner
• Certification: PCGS Banknote
• Grade: Choice About Uncirculated 58
• Reverse Color: Green
• Variety: Compact Surcharge / With Design Figure “1”
• Vignette: Justice (Seated)
• Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

A beautiful and sharply detailed 50 Cent Third Issue Fractional Currency, cataloged as Fr#1364, certified PCGS 58 Choice About Uncirculated. This note features a Green Reverse with Compact Surcharge and Design Figure “1”, showcasing one of the finest artistic layouts of the Civil War–era fractional series.

The face depicts the allegorical figure of Justice, seated with scales and sword, representing truth and authority. The bronze overprint, elegant typography, and deep engraving combine to create a powerful, balanced design — a hallmark of the Third Issue (1864–1869).

Graded Choice About Uncirculated 58, this note retains near-Gem appeal, with only faint handling visible under magnification. Its strong embossing, full color, and crisp paper make it an outstanding collectible from one of the most sophisticated U.S. note series ever produced.

Background Information

The Third Issue of Fractional Currency (1864–1869) marked a period of exceptional artistry and innovation in American paper money. Issued during the aftermath of the Civil War, these small-denomination notes helped restore economic circulation when coins were hoarded.

Cataloged as Friedberg #1364, this variety — with Green Reverse, Compact Surcharge, and Design Figure “1” — is among the scarcer subtypes of the 50¢ denomination. Bearing the Colby–Spinner signatures, it reflects the fine engraving standards of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) and the patriotic themes of America’s Reconstruction era.