1852 United States 3 Dollar Note Value

This 1852 note, the United States 3 Dollar Note, is documented below from 6 documented examples: its inscriptions, design and physical details. As a collectible note, its worth is driven by survival, condition and demand, not bullion.

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1852 United States 3 Dollar Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 3 Dollar Note
Year
1852
Material
Paper

1852 United States 3 Dollar Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

THE MECHANICS BANK WILL PAY THREE DOLLARS ON DEMAND TO THE BEARER.

eagle on shield TL, bust of Washington flanked by 3's in scrolls.

Reverse

Measured 1852 United States 3 Dollar Note specimens

6 physically measured 1852 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 1852 United States 3 Dollar Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1852 United States 3 Dollar Note #1---Haxby.DC-115.G6a
1852 United States 3 Dollar Note #2---Criswell.K-65
1852 United States 3 Dollar Note #3---Criswell.M-85, Haxby.DC-120.G6
1852 United States 3 Dollar Note #4---Haxby.DC-195.G4
1852 United States 3 Dollar Note #5---Haxby.CT-450.G6a
1852 United States 3 Dollar Note #6---Haxby.CT-450.G6a

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