1840 United States 3 Dollar Note Value
The United States 3 Dollar Note is a collectible note from 1840, catalogued here from 9 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 3 Dollar Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 3 Dollar Note
- Year
- 1840
- Material
- Paper
1840 United States 3 Dollar Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS PAY TO THE BEARER THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT OFFICE ON DEMAND THREE DOLLARS ......
cheriub in oval R ctr., 3 in scroll RT, man driving team of horses in L.flora
Reverse
Measured 1840 United States 3 Dollar Note specimens
9 physically measured 1840 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.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 United States 3 Dollar Note #1 | - | - | - | C.IL.I.562 |
| 1840 United States 3 Dollar Note #2 | - | - | - | Criswell.not |
| 1840 United States 3 Dollar Note #3 | - | - | - | Criswell.not |
| 1840 United States 3 Dollar Note #4 | - | - | - | C.M.662 |
| 1840 United States 3 Dollar Note #5 | - | - | - | Criswell.OH.C.309 |
| 1840 United States 3 Dollar Note #6 | - | - | - | Criswell.not |
| 1840 United States 3 Dollar Note #7 | - | - | - | Criswell.not |
| 1840 United States 3 Dollar Note #8 | - | - | - | Criswell.A.3 |
| 1840 United States 3 Dollar Note #9 | - | - | - | Criswell.not |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.