1853 United States 5 Dollar Note Value

The United States 5 Dollar Note is a collectible note from 1853, catalogued here from 12 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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1853 United States 5 Dollar Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 5 Dollar Note
Year
1853
Material
Paper

1853 United States 5 Dollar Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

THE WASHINGTON BANK WILL PAY THE BEARER FIVE DOLLARS ON DEMAND TO THE BEARER

ship at dock l., ship at sea ctr, bust of Washington r.

Reverse

Medallion head|5|5|medallion head

Measured 1853 United States 5 Dollar Note specimens

12 physically measured 1853 United States 5 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 1853 United States 5 Dollar Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1853 United States 5 Dollar Note #1---C.DC.W.75, Haxby.DC-390.G6
1853 United States 5 Dollar Note #2---Criswell.A.870, Haxby.GA-35.G20
1853 United States 5 Dollar Note #3---Criswell.M.429
1853 United States 5 Dollar Note #4---Criswell.S.78
1853 United States 5 Dollar Note #5---C.C.608
1853 United States 5 Dollar Note #6---C.E.525
1853 United States 5 Dollar Note #7---C.E.525
1853 United States 5 Dollar Note #8---C.E.525
1853 United States 5 Dollar Note #9---C.E.525
1853 United States 5 Dollar Note #10---C.E.525
1853 United States 5 Dollar Note #11---Criswell.not
1853 United States 5 Dollar Note #12---Criswell.not

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