1840 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note Value

The United States 12 1/2 Cent Note is a collectible note from 1840, catalogued here from 5 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.

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1840 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 12 1/2 Cent Note
Year
1840
Material
Paper

1840 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

BY AUTHORITY OF THE CORPORATION OF EMMITSBURG, FREDERICK COUNTY, MD.

Woman leaning on fence|male and female|woman standing with anchor

Reverse

Measured 1840 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note specimens

5 physically measured 1840 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 1840 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1840 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note #1---Criswell.not
1840 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note #2---Criswell.not
1840 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note #3---Criswell.not
1840 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note #4---Criswell.not
1840 United States 12 1/2 Cent Note #5---Criswell.not

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