#14 • United States 50c Fifth Issue Fractional Currency

Part of Coins and Currency June 2024 (timed auction by Schur Success Group)

High bid $15.00

Status: Sold

Appropriately nicknamed the "Bob Hope" note. During and after the Civil War, coins were hoarded and commerce slowed. To combat this problem, the Northern States issued fractional currency notes. Many circulated heavily. Cataloged as Fr 1381. Condition as Shown.