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United States 1875 Fourth Issue Fractional Currency 25 Cents note, Friedberg 1301, printed on watermarked paper with 40 millimeter red Treasury seal, Allison and Spinner signatures, graded PMG 62 EPQ Uncirculated.

United States 1875 - Fourth Issue Fractional Currency, 25 Cents, Watermarked Paper, 40mm Seal (Friedberg 1301, Allison-Spinner)

Certified PMG 62 EPQ Uncirculated, this example retains original paper integrity as confirmed by the Exceptional Paper Quality designation. Embossing and engraving detail remain crisp, preserving the intricate border design and clarity of Washington’s portrait. As a high-grade survivor printed on watermarked paper with the 40 millimeter seal, this note stands as a technically complete and historically significant representative of United States fractional currency production. Read more →

United StatesFractional Currency187525 CentsPMG 62 EPQ Uncirculated Fractional CurrencyIssued NoteFourth IssueWatermarked Paper40mm SealLarge red Treasury sealCivil War era currency25 CentsBureau of Engraving and PrintingFriedberg 1301Allison signatureSpinner signatureExceptional Paper Quality designationUnited States fractional moneyReconstruction era currencyEmergency paper currencyHistoryUnited States18751878PMG 62 EPQUncirculatedMuseum Grade
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United States 1996 50 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the Chicago District with Insufficient Inking Error affecting the left side of the obverse, PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, portrait of Ulysses S. Grant visible with pale printing

United States 1996 - 50 Dollars Federal Reserve Note Chicago District Insufficient Inking Error (Friedberg 2126-G)

Errors of this severity are highly uncommon on mid- to high-denomination issues. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s late 1990s modernization program introduced automated inspection and improved quality monitoring, but rare lapses still occurred, particularly when print runs were transitioning between older and newer press systems. Inconsistent ink application or uneven plate pressure could yield localized under-inking, creating the ghosted design seen here.

United States 1995 5 Dollars Federal Reserve Note from the San Francisco District showing Insufficient Inking Error on Face with faded left-side border and corner medallions, PCGS 58 PPQ Choice About New

United States 1995 - 5 Dollars Federal Reserve Note San Francisco District Insufficient Ink on Face Error (Friedberg 1985-L)

Although the PCGS label describes the note as “Underinking on Face,” the more technically precise classification per Bureau of Engraving and Printing standards is 'Insufficient Inking Error.' In such cases, the wiping cylinder or inking roller fails to properly recharge with fresh ink between sheets, leaving sections of the design starved of pigment. The engraved lines, especially in high-relief portrait zones, appear flat and lack their usual depth and sheen.

United States 2003A 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note from the Atlanta District with Repeater Serial Number F67776777L, graded PMG 68 EPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated, showing strong centering, bright original paper, and crisp engraving detail.

United States 2003A - 1 Dollar Federal Reserve Note Atlanta District Repeater Serial Number F67776777L (Friedberg 1931-F)

Repeater serials are a subset of fancy numbers where the numeric pattern repeats or mirrors itself within the eight-digit range. In this note’s case, the repeating symmetry evokes the mathematical elegance collectors look for in high-grade modern issues. Such serials are entirely random occurrences in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s output; the Bureau of Engraving and Printing does not intentionally produce or track them, which means each discovery depends on collectors’ vigilance.

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