idespread counterfeiting of the first three Fractional issues led to the creation of 4th issue notes. Introduced in July 1869, the 4th issue Fractional denominations included the 10-cent Liberty, 15-cent Columbia, 25-cent Washington, and 50-cent Lincoln, Stanton, and Dexter. There were three steps taken by the U.S. Treasury to create a 4th issue Fractional: the obverse design, the reverse design, and the addition of a seal. The notes also included a more sophisticated manufacturing process, with embedded color fibers in the paper, ornate engraving and the inclusion of a Treasury
4th Issue Lincoln Fractional Seal Plate Numbers
May 07, 2024
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