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.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.