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🇺🇸 1874 U.S. Fractional Currency – 10 Cents (Fifth Issue) Authentic 1874 10¢ Fractional Currency Note from the Fifth Issue, issued during the Reconstruction period following the Civil War due to a nationwide coin shortage. 📝 Details: • Denomination: 10 Cents • Issue Year: 1874 • Series: Fifth Issue • Portrait: William M. Meredith • Seal: Red Treasury Seal • Reverse: Green back • Printed by: Bureau of Engraving & Printing • Size: Approx. 3 1/3” × 2 1/8” 📌 Condition: Attractive circulated example with strong design detail and clear printing. Light handling creases and minor surface bends from circulation are present. Small tear at the bottom edge. Paper remains intact with no missing pieces. Overall, a very appealing and well-preserved note for its age. 🧾 Why It’s Special: A historic U.S. note from a unique era in American currency. Fractional notes were used when coins disappeared from circulation and are highly collectible for their history and distinctive designs. 📦