1838 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note Value

The United States 12 1/2 Cent Note is a collectible note from 1838, catalogued here from 3 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.

Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.

1838 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 12 1/2 Cent Note
Year
1838
Material
Paper

1838 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

I WILL PAY THE BEARER IN BANK BILLS, ON DEMAND, TWELVE AND A HALF CENTS WHEN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE DOLLARS SHALL BE PRESENTED AT MY OFFICE FOR PAYMENT

two large floral squares, steamship TL

Reverse

Measured 1838 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note specimens

3 physically measured 1838 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1838 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1838 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note #1---Criswell.not
1838 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note #2---C.AL.M.80
1838 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note #3---Criswell.not

Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.