{"product_id":"fourth-issue-10-cent-fractional-currency-liberty-note-1","title":"Fourth Issue 10-Cent Fractional Currency (\"Liberty\" Note)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-specifics\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eDenomination\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e10c\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eCirculated\/Uncirculated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eCirculated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eType\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eFractional Currency\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eUngraded\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eUncertified\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"description-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFourth Issue 10-Cent Fractional Currency (\"Liberty\" Note)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalog Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e Friedberg #1257 – #1261 (Fr. 1257–1261 group; specific Friedberg depends on paper watermark and fiber presence)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003e10 Cents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeries \/ Issue:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eFourth Issue\u003c\/b\u003e (Authorized by the Act of March 3, 1863; issued between July 14, 1869, and February 16, 1875)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrinters:\u003c\/b\u003e American Bank Note Company, New York (Face imprint along top frame: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eAmerican Bank Note Co. N.Y.\u003c\/i\u003e); National Bank Note Company, New York (Reverse imprint along bottom edge: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"181\"\u003eNational Bank Note Company New York\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignatures:\u003c\/b\u003e Allison – Spinner (John Allison, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eRegister of the Treasury\u003c\/i\u003e; Francis E. Spinner, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003eTreasurer of the United States\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign Characteristics \u0026amp; Vignette\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse Portrait (Bust of Liberty):\u003c\/b\u003e Features an idealized portrait of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with stars. Because this was a non-historical portrait, it bypassed the Congressional ban enacted in 1866 against depicting living persons on U.S. currency (which was passed after BEP head Spencer Clark famously put his own face on the 3rd Issue 5-cent note).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSecurity \u0026amp; Tints:\u003c\/b\u003e Printed with a delicate pinkish-red surface tint\/underprint across the central right field to deter photographic counterfeiting, overlaid with bold black intaglio engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReceivable Clause:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears the classic post-Civil War obligation: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003e\"Receivable for all United States Stamps\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003e\"ACT OF MARCH 3RD 1863\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGreen Back (\"Greenback\"):\u003c\/b\u003e Features an intricate lathe-work web engraved by National Bank Note Company, centered around a Roman numeral \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"135\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"135\"\u003eX\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and an exchange clause valid for United States Notes in sums not less than three dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eVery Fine (VF 20 – VF 25)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePaper \u0026amp; Preservation Breakdown:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStructure \u0026amp; Body:\u003c\/b\u003e Strong, intact paper body with honest circulation. The note retains good internal firmness and lies flat in the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMargins \u0026amp; Trimming:\u003c\/b\u003e Shows standard hand-separated margins. Complete design borders on all four sides; top border shows light natural edge roughness from the original sheet-cutting scissors, with no major paper loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFolds \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/b\u003e Displaying authentic vertical pocket folds and a horizontal center wave, along with natural ambient toning\/aging across the unprinted margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e No internal tears, pinholes, or heavy staining; the pink underprint remains distinct behind \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003e\"UNITED STATES\"\u003c\/i\u003e, and Spinner’s facsimile signature is crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .item-specifics, .item-description {font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 16px;}\n  .title {font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 8px 0;}\n  .specs-grid {display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px 24px;}\n  .spec-pair {display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 8px;}\n  .spec-name {font-weight: bold; color: #111;}\n  .spec-value {color: #333;}\n  .description-text {margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.4; color: #333;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n","brand":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50688624066818,"sku":"v1|168674791851|0","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/7393\/8178\/files\/s-l1600_e82340e1-605d-4870-84e5-b3d477908430.jpg?v=1791483715","url":"https:\/\/jvcoinscurrency.com\/products\/fourth-issue-10-cent-fractional-currency-liberty-note-1","provider":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","version":"1.0","type":"link"}