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Sir Derrin Valued Member United States 177 Posts	Posted 10/28/2021 3:21 pm I do not really collect these but I have a few things I have picked up through the years I would like to learn a bit more about... This one I believe has 2 varieties? Thin key verses thick key in the seal? Obverse: Portrait of William M. Meredith with a red seal Lettering: Fractional Currency - United States - X Cents - Series of 1874 - William M. Meredith - Secy Treasy 1849 - Engraved and Printed At The Bureau, Engraving & Printing - Register - Treasurer Reverse Lettering: This Note is Exchangeable for United States Notes By Assistant Treasurers And Designated Depositories Of The United States in the sums not less than Three Dollars. Receivable In Payment Of All Dues To The United States Less Than Five Dollars Except Customs. - Columbian Bank Note Co. Washington, D.C. Signatures: John Allison (JA) Register of the Treasury Francis Elias Spinner (FES) Treasurer of the United States It was graded VF? opinions? I am interested in any other useful information of note. As always Thank you ahead of time... Report this Post to the Staff

SteveInTampa Pillar of the Community United States 4637 Posts	Posted 10/28/2021 4:02 pm Nice Meredith Fractional. I don't collect Fractionals but I do have one of these. I have the green seal version in UNC. it's hard to tell the condition of your note by the photos, but by the fading of the seal, VF sounds about right. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 10/28/2021 4:08 pm Meredith looks... unimpressed. Nice examples! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
jimbucks Pillar of the Community United States 4691 Posts	Posted 10/28/2021 7:06 pm I think Meredith just ate some bad fish. Report this Post to the Staff
Sir Derrin Valued Member United States 177 Posts	Posted 10/28/2021 8:40 pm SteveInTampa nice note! Is the green seal the rarer of the two? Does anyone know anything about the thin key verses thick key varieties? Report this Post to the Staff
SteveInTampa Pillar of the Community United States 4637 Posts	Posted 10/29/2021 01:13 am Quote: Does anyone know anything about the thin key verses thick key varieties? What I know is from general observation and checking the population report at PMG. The green seal version (Fr.1264) was printed first and has the fewest survivors. The red seal version with the long thin key (Fr.1265) was printed second and is the second most popular and the red seal version (Fr.1266) with the short thick key is the most popular and has more graded than the first two combined. The OP's note appears to be an Fr.1266. I've got some images to help. The top note is an Fr.1265 (thin) and the bottom is an Fr.1266 (thick). Hope that helps. Personally, I prefer the later issued Fractional notes (3rd, 4th and 5th issue) that have signatures. But that's just my opinion. Edited by SteveInTampa 10/29/2021 01:14 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 10/29/2021 11:07 am Quote: I think Meredith just ate some bad fish. Quote: What I know is from general observation and checking the population report at PMG... Hope that helps. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Sir Derrin Valued Member United States 177 Posts	Posted 10/29/2021 4:00 pm Steve, that is some excellent information! I did not realize there was that many different versions of it. I will add the Fr.1266 designation to my notes on it! I appreciate the effort! Report this Post to the Staff
Redneck New Member United States 11 Posts	Posted 10/29/2021 7:38 pm Nice notes indeed, I dont collect the fractionals so I cant comment sorry Report this Post to the Staff
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