1839 United States 3 Dollar Note Value

A 1839 United States 3 Dollar Note. We catalogue this note from 7 documented examples, recording its engraved design and specifications. Collector value reflects rarity and condition; these pieces carry no melt value.

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1839 United States 3 Dollar Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 3 Dollar Note
Year
1839
Material
Paper

1839 United States 3 Dollar Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

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Reverse

Measured 1839 United States 3 Dollar Note specimens

7 physically measured 1839 United States 3 Dollar Note examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1839 United States 3 Dollar Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1839 United States 3 Dollar Note #1---Criswell.not
1839 United States 3 Dollar Note #2---C.L.93
1839 United States 3 Dollar Note #3---Criswell.not
1839 United States 3 Dollar Note #4---Criswell.not
1839 United States 3 Dollar Note #5---Criswell.not
1839 United States 3 Dollar Note #6---Criswell.not
1839 United States 3 Dollar Note #7---Criswell.not

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