1862-63 US 5c First Issue store Five Cent Fractional Postage Currency
1862-63 US 5c First Issue store Five Cent Fractional Postage Currency, Seller Notes“In very good condition considering it's 140 years old”Circulated/Uncirculated: CirculatedDenomination: 5cType: BanknotesGrade: UngradedCountry/Region of.
Product code: 1862-63 US 5c First Issue store Five Cent Fractional Postage Currency
Seller Notes “In very good condition considering it's 140 years old” Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated Denomination: 5c Type: Banknotes store Grade: Ungraded Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Certification: Uncertified This note would make a welcome addition to a high grade set. I have included a greatly enlarged high resolution digital photo for you to evaluate for yourself. The note pictured is the exact one you will receive, I never use stock photos. DESCRIPTION Francis E. Spinner became the Treasurer of the United States in March of 1861. He conceived the idea of “emergency” money by using groups of stamps pasted onto treasury paper. On July 17, 1862 Congress authorized the use of postage stamps as payment. This five-cent postage stamp currency looks like a regular stamp, but it had no adhesive backing and could not be used on mail. OBJECT NAME: note DATE MADE: 1862-1863 PLACE MADE: United States PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: paper, 1 27/32 in x 2 19/32 in.
Seller Notes “In very good condition considering it's 140 years old” Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated Denomination: 5c Type: Banknotes store Grade: Ungraded Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Certification: Uncertified This note would make a welcome addition to a high grade set. I have included a greatly enlarged high resolution digital photo for you to evaluate for yourself. The note pictured is the exact one you will receive, I never use stock photos. DESCRIPTION Francis E. Spinner became the Treasurer of the United States in March of 1861. He conceived the idea of “emergency” money by using groups of stamps pasted onto treasury paper. On July 17, 1862 Congress authorized the use of postage stamps as payment. This five-cent postage stamp currency looks like a regular stamp, but it had no adhesive backing and could not be used on mail. OBJECT NAME: note DATE MADE: 1862-1863 PLACE MADE: United States PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: paper, 1 27/32 in x 2 19/32 in.