747

Lot 747: All-Time Great Fractional Rarity

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1,320.00 USD Estimated At:2,200.00 - 2,700.00 USD
Lot  747: All-Time Great Fractional Rarity
<b>Fractional Currency</b><hr><b>One of the All-Time Great Fractional Rarities</b>

<b>FR-1299, 3rd Issue, 25¢, Choice Crisp Uncirculated.</b>
Fr. 1299 is the Fiber Paper Fessenden note with the small, solid bronze surcharge discs on the obverse. One of the all-time great Fractional rarities, with only about two dozen pieces known to exist, few of which can equal the condition of this note. Another Uncirculated FR-1299 just sold at the Smythe auction in Memphis for over $2,300. This note is better than the Smythe specimen and is one of the finest condition FR-1299’s known. Bright surcharges on the front and back; even some embossing remains (a rarity on Fiber Paper notes). Lightly toned and centered a little low. This Fiber Paper variety is highly subject to chips and splits; this note has none of those nor has it ever been repaired or restored in any way. Serious Fractional collectors should not pass up this opportunity to acquire one of the finest known Fr. 1299’s.