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Valued Member
United States
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Hi Everybody,
My dad has a collection of fractional currency and he wants me to find out what its worth. Most of them are marked 1863 and they look to be in great shape (they all have an index card with a grade of xf,vf, and cu, and all are in plastic sheaths). Here a are a few I have:
5th issue 10 cents
3rd issue 3 cents
5th issue 25 cents
2nd issue 10 cents
3rd issue 10 cents
4th issue 50 cents
If you have any info about the values of these, please let me know.
Thanks,
Dan
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Moderator
 United States
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I am not a pro but I would say at least $35 each. Just wanted to give you an idea until the pros answer.
John1
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Valued Member
 United States
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Valued Member
United States
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Wow  . Those are really, really nice. They still look crisp. You have no idea how jealous I am right now...  . As far as value you can go on ebay to get an idea. I saw a fifth issue 25c on there in about the same comdition as the one you posted going for 49.99. Also there is a graded PMG 25 Three Cent piece going for 70 dollars. So who knows. However if you get them graded you can command more for an asking price. |
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Valued Member
United States
70 Posts |
They are a little darker in person (without the flash), but most of them are very crisp which surprised me. I mean, these are over 150 years old!
Can you please let me know where I should start when looking into getting these graded?
Thanks!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I would not store the index cards with the notes in direct contact with each other. Some paper can be harmful. The Grading looks conservative enough to me. Those are some super nice fractionals. Bully for you! To get a value idea, you can always search completed auctions on ebay. |
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United States
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I've never dealt with a third party grading company but I've heard PCGS is pretty good. For more info there is a third party grading forum here and I'm sure the people there could help you much better. http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/...?FORUM_ID=84 |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I will list values from the May 2009 Greensheet, the cousin on the CDN Greysheet. Could you also post pictures of the other notes? There are a few differences that can alter the value.
3rd issue 3 cents XF dark portrait $58 (AU $75, CU60 $105)
4th issue 50 cents XF Dexter $38 (AU $52, CU60 $88)
5th issue 25 cents XF $25 (AU $33, CU60 $44)
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Valued Member
United States
70 Posts |
Thanks everyone. I have found a few of these that have sold on ebay, but you never know what you can get there. Here's a pic of a few more.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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More Greensheet pricing-
4th issue 10 cents CU CU60 $38 CU63 $63
4th issue 15 cents VF $57 (XF $82)
5th issue 10 cents CU red seal CU60 $36 CU63 $52
From what I have seen so far, the notes are graded accurately(provided there are no small tears or pinholes that I cannot see) and might even be graded a bit conservatively.
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Valued Member
United States
70 Posts |
Thanks again. What kind of holder would be the best way to store these and where can I order some?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Those are some very sweet looking Fractional, are you looking to sell them, just thought I would ask, thanks for sharing the pictures, Mike
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Rest in Peace
United States
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NO!
I am not going to start collecting these!
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Valued Member
United States
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How are those held to the index cards?
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Valued Member
United States
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They are held on with a dab of superglue....not!
They're just sitting on the cards, not attached.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Scarecrow, those notes are awesome! Your Dad has quite the pile of prizes there. Quote:
NO!
I am not going to start collecting these! You can run, Parklane....  |
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Posted 10/02/2009 04:10 am
