Lot 2249
Fr-1314-SP. 1863, 50¢ Fractional Currency. Second Issue. Narrow margins, 1 obverse, 1 reverse. Printed on CSA watermarked paper and having the word SPECIMEN on back of each. The paper for these notes came from a shipment that was sent from England during the Civil War but the ship was captured by the Union Naval blockade, and the contraband paper for the Confederate States of America was captured, and put to good use, such as the notes offered here. Portions of the CSA watermark are present on both Specimens in this lot. Lot of 2 notes. Crisp Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
From Superior Stamp & Coin Company's Adam's sale, 6/2/92:2395.
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