Fr. 1299. 25 Cents. Third Issue. PCGS Currency Choice About New 55.A classic fractional rarity that has solid bronze surcharge on face and which is printed on fiber paper. Uncommon at the AU grade level and really scarce in CU grades. For whatever reason, the solid surcharge fiber paper Fessenden notes were printed on a much coarser and more brittle fiber paper. These are commonly seen in the Fine-Very Fine grade range with tears, paper chips, stains, etc. A high-grade example found in a comment-free holder is not an everyday occurrence.
