Value of July 17, 1862 Fifty Cents Fractional Currency

Series: First

Year: July 17, 1862

Denomination: Fifty Cents

Signatures: None

Portrait: George Washington

Front Text: Postage Currency – Furnished Only By The Assistant Treasurers And Designated Depositaries Of The U.S. Receivable For Postage Stamps At Any US Post Office – National Bank Note Co. N.Y. – 50 – U.S. Postage Ten Cents

Back Text: Exchangeable for United States Notes by any Assistant Treasurer or designated U.S. Depositary in sums not less than FIVE DOLLARS, Receivable in payment of all dues to the U.States less than Five Dollars, Act Approved July 17. 1862. – 50

What’s Rare: The rarest first series postage currency for the fifty cent denomination is the variety with straight edges (instead of perforated) and no ABCO monogram on the back. Anything in perfect condition from this denomination is scarce.

GOT SOMETHING TO SELL? We buy fractional currency if it is in perfect condition or a rare variety. Please send pictures of what you have and we would be happy to make an offer. Sales@AntiqueMoney.com