This is a United States 25 cents Fractional Currency note from the post-Civil War era, specifically the 5th issue of 1874. This circulated note is graded as Extra Fine and is uncertified. Made of paper, this currency represents a piece of American monetary history from a turbulent time in the country's past just after the Civil War. Collectors and history enthusiasts may appreciate this piece for its association with a significant period in US history.