US CURRENCY POST CIVIL WAR FRACTIONALS Old Paper Money TWO NICE POST-CIVIL WAR NOTES,1/4 SIZE MODERN MONEY VG Start Price USD 0.01 Current Price USD 31.00 Time Left - Bid Count 9 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 01, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Location Cottonwood, California See more about 'US CURRENCY POST CIVIL WAR FRACTIONALS Old Paper Money' Description jimhaagenson Store US CURRENCY POST CIVIL WAR FRACTIONALS Old Paper Money 1869 15 CENT FRACTIONAL NOTE (VERY GOOD)186910 CENT FRACTIONAL CURRENCY (VERY GOOD)FOURTH ISSUEThis is a distinctively different pair of notes.  They are two of the HARDEST TO FIND--Extra SMALL SIZE FRACTIONAL NOTES, the 1869 $.15 US NOTE, and the 1869 10 cent, in VERY GOOD condition, but you can judge for yourself to make the final decision with the photos above, which can be enlarged.  Both have wear with soiling.  The photos will let you see exactly what's offered including some folds and wrinkles.  The wear reflects lots of use by the folks around just after the American Civil War.In the years of the US Civil War starting in 1862 there was a critical shortage of coins.  It became such a problem that for 14 years the government issued small size notes called FRACTIONAL CURRENCY.  These notes were from the very last batch of fractional paper money ever issued by the USA.The notes are both circulated, but mostly intact.  There is minor edge roughness and a 1/3"  tear on the 15 Cent note and they both have a few pin holes and minor splits along the fold lines.  They look fairly good and would be great for a display.  The idea of substituting paper "coins" to replace the hoarded metal coins just didn't work out and these are an example of old paper fractional money, they are often very worn out when they are found.  This is about as old as US paper money gets.The art work is simple and the notes are less than one quarter that of the modern notes. Book value is $15-25.00 each in this condition, $275 in CU each, so place a bid and enjoy a bargain.   Some retailers and Shop at Home TV charge much more that book value for this note when they can find it.  The notes do not come up for auction very often and often sell for well over book value even on Ebay!   So if you need it to add something special to your currency collection, that actually proves what they were used for,  this may be just the opportunity, don't let it slip by.***This is an example of a piece of American History when paper money was backed by real silver.  Shipping is a flat $2.50 which is way below average for Ebay.   View My Other Items For Sale and save on shipping charges because I will reduce shipping to $1.00 on all subsequent items won over the next 5 days!    I have a new selection of high grade notes available only in my Ebay store at buy-it-now prices.  These notes can only be see by my customers, so check 'em out!   Visit My eBay Store   Happy Bidding.  LEARN MORE:  Over 12,000 other Ebayers have had a look at my Ebay guide, called: "US Currency and Paper Money Buyer's Guide"  to arm themselves with valuable information, maybe you should too, knowledge is power!  From Ebays home page look in the Specialty Site box, choose Reviews and Guides or click on my "Top 1,000 Reviewers" logo at the top of this page.  Thanks, Jim Please pay within 5 days and I'll ship your item right away.  Your personal check is always welcome here, but will take about a week to clear.  Money Orders and cashier's checks get immediate shipment and I really do like PayPal payments which also go out right away.We ship worldwide using US Postal Service First Class Mail for actual cost in the US and for international addresses.  You may elect to upgrade and use Priority Mail for $5.00 by making that choice during checkout.  Additional items won within 5 days go for just $1.00 more.  So the more you buy, the more you can save.  Insurance is always optional and available on domestic orders.  We ship six days a week so your notes will go out within 24 hours of payment.We sell primarily on Ebay only and focus on your service. We operate from Cottonwood CA and have listing on Auction every week. We have many exclusive high grade notes available only in our Ebay store for my customers only. The US Currency Store strives for 5 STAR service in all catagories and welcome your input and requests.We encourage questions about this item and US Currency in general, so use the Ebay email system and we'll get back to you usually the same day! LEARN MORE: Check out my "US Currency and Paper Money Buyer's Guide" in Ebays Guides and Reviews section. 25,000 Ebayers have had a look, maybe you should too! Certain images and/or photos used in this template are the copyrighted property of JupiterImages and are being used with permission under license. Place a Bid!