U.S. Fractional Currency Notes Fractional Currencies:US 5c and Mechanics Bank 3c and US 25c - William P. Fessenden This antique hand-hammered copper eagle

This antique hand-hammered copper eagle

Our wooden box has a passage from the Declaration of Independence on the top and two of our "Victory or Death" designs:

New York: Charles L

Top of Flag 4 times length of bottom as laid out

Our softest 100% cotton shirt

U.S. Fractional Currency Notes Fractional Currencies:US 5c and Mechanics Bank 3c and US 25c - William P. Fessenden This antique hand-hammered copper eagleEach set comes in a lucite frame. According to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing: "Fractional Currency notes, of which there are many varieties, denominations, and issues, emerged during the Civil War. Once the war began, the public chose to hold on to coins because of their value as precious metal. The result was fewer coins available for circulation. To remedy the situation, Congress in 1862 authorized the use of postage and other stamps for