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5 Cents 'Fractional Currency' - 3rd series
| Issuer | United States Treasury |
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| Year | 1863 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
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| Obverse lettering | Act of March 3d. 1863 United States FRACTIONAL CURRENCY Receivable for all U.S. Stamps. FIVE CENTS Furnished only and designated by the ASSISTANT DEPOSITARIES of the TREASURERS UNITED STATES Engraved and Printed at the Treasury Department. |
| Reverse description | The reverse is executed entirely in green ink and presents a dense guilloche surround of fine lathe-work forming a scalloped outer border, with large ornate numeral "5" counters at each corner rendered in scroll and filigree work. A central cartouche with a wavy foliate frame contains the redemption and legal tender text in an italic script, set against a lightly patterned microprint underprint. |
| Reverse lettering | Exchangeable for United States Notes by Assistant Treasurers & designated Depositaries of the United States in sums not less than Three Doll.s Receivable in payment of all dues to the United States, less than Five Dollars, Except Customs. |
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