United States 10 Cents 1862

"Postage Currency" - 1st issue

Perforated edges; ABC monogram on back

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United States 10 Cents, 1862 P-98 obverse
United States 10 Cents, 1862 P-98 reverse

Information:

Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1862 Perforated edges; ABC monogram on back + - - - - - -
Reference FrUS#1240ArthurLouisFriedberg,Ir
Country United States
Period Dollar (1785-date)
Currency Cents
Denomination 10 Cents
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1862
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized No
Size (WxH) 65x45 mm

Obverse:

United States 10 Cents, 1862 P-98
Latin

Obverse text

POSTAGE CURRENCY FURNISHED ONLY BY THE ASSISTANT TREASURERS and designated Depositories of THE U.S. 10 10 RECEIVABLE FOR POSTAGE STAMPS AS ANY US POST OFFICE NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. N.Y.

Obverse symbol

10 Cents U.S. Postage stamp at center featuring George Washington.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

Exchangeable for United States Notes by any Assistant Treasurer or designated U.S. Depository in sums of not less than FIVE DOLLARS Receivable in payment of all dues to the U. States less than Five Dollars ACT APPROVED JULY 17, 1862 ABCั

Reverse symbol

Large counter in center