The fan-favorite legal tender notes were originally printed in the United States to help fund the Civil War! The $10 denomination in this listing was part of the very first issue and features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln. These notes would continue to be printed until 1971, making them the longest-running paper currency program in the country’s history. Today, 1862 $10 Legal Tender Notes are available to you online from JM Bullion in Very Good condition.

Note Highlights:

• Available in a protective PMG currency sleeve!
• Issued during the Civil War!
• Historic large format note!
• Issued a face value of $10 (USD) by the United States government.
• Graded Very Good 8 by the Paper Money Guaranty.
• A portrait of Abraham Lincoln is found on the obverse.
• Denomination and obligation information is shown in the reverse design.

Large format $10 legal tender notes were printed from 1862 until 1927. The final series was the 1923 issue featuring Andrew Jackson. When the legal tender note switched to a smaller format in 1928, the $10 denomination was discontinued. In addition to Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Jackson, other large format notes in this denomination featured Daniel Webster and Lewis and Clark.

All $10 Legal Tender Notes in this online listing at JM Bullion have been officially certified by The Paper Money Guaranty. With a grade of Very Good 8, you can expect an intact yet heavily circulated note. Some potential flaws on these notes include small stains, splits, and missing pieces. The note will also be fairly limp. Upon delivery, you will find your note housed inside of a protective currency sleeve with a label from PMG bearing the official grade.

On the obverse of 1862 Legal Tender Notes, there is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln. This effigy is located on the left side with Lincoln facing toward the right. In the middle of the note, you will find a bald eagle with open wings flying left. Then on the right side, there is a female figure depicted. Also, decorating the entire border of the obverse is the Roman numeral X.

The reverse of these Legal Tender Notes features denomination and obligation information. Unlike most notes, the denomination is not featured in the corners here. Rather, it is shown numerically towards the center of the note on the right and left sides. The obligation language is positioned in the middle. Surrounding these details is an elaborate green decorative pattern.

Please feel free to reach out to JM Bullion if you have any questions about legal tender notes. Our customer service team is available to assist you at 800-276-6508, online through our live chat, and using our email address.