1850 United States 20 Dollar Note Value

A 1850 United States 20 Dollar Note. We catalogue this note from 5 documented examples, recording its engraved design and specifications. Collector value reflects rarity and condition; these pieces carry no melt value.

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

1850 United States 20 Dollar Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 20 Dollar Note
Year
1850
Material
Paper

1850 United States 20 Dollar Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

PROMISE TO PAY TWENTY DOLLARS ON DEMAND TO ___ OR BEARER

male bust|two std females supporting frame|train

Reverse

Measured 1850 United States 20 Dollar Note specimens

5 physically measured 1850 United States 20 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 1850 United States 20 Dollar Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1850 United States 20 Dollar Note #1---Criswell.A.746, Haxby.GA-30.G98
1850 United States 20 Dollar Note #2---Criswell.746, Haxby.GA-30.G98
1850 United States 20 Dollar Note #3---Criswell.not
1850 United States 20 Dollar Note #4---Criswell.C.710
1850 United States 20 Dollar Note #5---Criswell.C.710

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