10 cents 1874 — United States ( Pick: 122 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from the United States, dated 1874, carries a denomination of 10 cents. It features a color scheme of black and red.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 122. Its denomination and year are documented facts related to this banknote.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 122. Its denomination and year are documented facts related to this banknote.
Specifications
- Colour
- Black and red
- Pick catalog
- 122
About this banknote
The United States issued this 10-cent fractional currency under the authority of the Treasury Department in 1874. Fractional currency was introduced during the Civil War, starting in 1862, to address the shortage of coins. These notes served as a temporary solution for small transactions.
The front side of this note features a portrait of William M. Meredith, who served as Secretary of the Treasury. The back side includes intricate green designs and inscriptions indicating its exchangeability for United States notes. This Series of 1874 note was printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, designed to facilitate daily commerce.
