United States 25 Cents 1863-Mar-03

"Fractional Currency" - 2nd issue

United States 25 Cents, 1863 P-103 obverse
United States 25 Cents, 1863 P-103 reverse

Information:

Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1863-Mar-03 + - - - - - -
Reference FrUS#1283ArthurLouisFriedberg,Ir
Country United States
Period Dollar (1785-date)
Currency Cents
Denomination 25 Cents
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing entity United States Department of the Treasury
Year 1863
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized No
Size (WxH) 64x46 mm

Obverse:

United States 25 Cents, 1863 P-103
Latin

Obverse text

Furnished only by the Assistant Treasurers and Designated Depositaries of the United States 25 25 25 25 Fractional Currency Redeemable for All United States Stamps Act approved March 3, 1863 Engraved and Printed at the Treasury Department

Obverse symbol

25 cent fractional currency note George Washington in center with lettering around.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

Exchangeable for United States Notes by Assistant Treasurer & designed Depositaries of the United States in sums not less than THREE DOLLARS Receivable in payment of all dues to the United States, less than Five Dollars, Except Customs.

Reverse symbol

25 in center, surrounded by lettering

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1863-Mar-03 1863-Mar-03 + - - - - - -
1863-Mar-03 Obverse only, "SPECIMEN" in green on back - - - - - -