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FR. 1238 - Third Issue - Five Cents (5c) - Fractional - 1864-69
$ 5.27
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Description
A FR. 1238 Third Issue - Five Cents (5c) fractional. Third Issue notes were issued from December 5, 1864 to August 16, 1869. This is the variety with a green back. Pictured is Spencer M. Clark (1811-1890), Chief Clerk at the National Currency Bureau. He placed his own portrait on this note which caused Congress to pass a law forbidding portrayal of any living person on any U.S. notes.This mid-grade Very Fine note has a tiny pinhole and a rounded corner. There are no tears.
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Note: The FR. number above is from the standard reference
Paper Money of the United States
by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg.