1862 US Civil War 5 Cent Fractional Currency Straight Edge First Issue FR-1230

Description

For your consideration this week is a very cool First Issue 5 cent fractional currency note, called "Postage Currency," F-1230.
Fractional currency was issued as a direct result of the economic conditions created by the US Civil War, which included severe coin shortages. They were in denominations of less than and were issued in five separate issues starting in 1862 and continuing through 1876. This particular note was issued in the first round, the First Issue, on July 17, 1862, and features Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and the American Bank Note Company logo on the reverse, and has a straight (vs. perforated) edge. The condition is not so hot, but I wouldn't be either after nearly 160 years!
Thanks for looking!
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