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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Second Issue series of Fractional Currency in the U.S. Currency contains 23 distinct entries with CPG® values between $23.00 and $8,750.00.
Money was scarce during the Civil War, and coins of all denominations were hoarded. This brought about a major coin shortage. Desperate times called for desperate measures, and the United States government issued so-called fractional currency in denominations of less than $1 face. This practice lasted from 1862 through 1876, and during that 14-year period there were five distinct types of issues.



The Second Issue was printed from October 10, 1863 through February 23, 1867 in denominations consisting of 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, and 50 cents. All of thes...

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Second Issue Value Range  
5c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1232)
$23.00
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$1,400
$23.00 - $1,400
5c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1233)
$26.00
-
$650
$26.00 - $650
5c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1234)
$26.00
-
$875
$26.00 - $875
5c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1235)
$27.00
-
$2,000
$27.00 - $2,000
10c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1244)
$23.00
-
$1,100
$23.00 - $1,100
10c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1245)
$23.00
-
$8,750
$23.00 - $8,750
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10c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1246)
$23.00
-
$900
$23.00 - $900
10c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1247)
$34.00
-
$1,100
$34.00 - $1,100

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10c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1248)
$325
-
$4,300
$325 - $4,300
10c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1249)
$47.00
-
$2,500
$47.00 - $2,500
25c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1283)
$23.00
-
$3,900
$23.00 - $3,900
25c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1284)
$23.00
-
$3,500
$23.00 - $3,500
25c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1285)
$23.00
-
$3,500
$23.00 - $3,500
25c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1286)
$23.00
-
$3,500
$23.00 - $3,500
25c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1288)
$23.00
-
$3,500
$23.00 - $3,500
25c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1289)
$47.00
-
$2,300
$47.00 - $2,300
25c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1290)
$47.00
-
$4,400
$47.00 - $4,400
50c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1316)
$27.00
-
$1,450
$27.00 - $1,450
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50c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1317)
$27.00
-
$1,750
$27.00 - $1,750
50c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1318)
$27.00
-
$3,500
$27.00 - $3,500
50c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1320)
$27.00
-
$1,900
$27.00 - $1,900
50c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1321)
$41.00
-
$1,150
$41.00 - $1,150
50c Head of George Washington in Bronze Oval Frame (Fr. 1322)
$27.00
-
$1,250
$27.00 - $1,250

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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Second Issue series of Fractional Currency in the U.S. Currency contains 23 distinct entries with CPG® values between $23.00 and $8,750.00.
Money was scarce during the Civil War, and coins of all denominations were hoarded. This brought about a major coin shortage. Desperate times called for desperate measures, and the United States government issued so-called fractional currency in denominations of less than $1 face. This practice lasted from 1862 through 1876, and during that 14-year period there were five distinct types of issues.



The Second Issue was printed from October 10, 1863 through February 23, 1867 in denominations consisting of 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, and 50 cents. All of thes...

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use