1874 Ten Cent Fractional Currency United States Postage Note Crisp Uncirculated Condition

Fractional currency, including the 10 Cent denomination, was issued by the United States during the Civil War and the postwar period when coins were scarce. These notes were intended to serve as a substitute for coins in everyday transactions. These small-denomination notes were often referred to as "shinplasters."

1874 Ten Cent Fractional Currency Note CU

Fractional currency notes typically featured intricate designs with portraits of notable figures, allegorical representations, or patriotic symbols. The 10 Cent denomination was a common value for Fractional Currency. On the front, it features the denomination and a portrait of William M. Meredith, the Secretary of the Treasury from 1849-1850. The back of the note features an ornate design.