1857 United States 50 Dollar Note Value

A 1857 United States 50 Dollar Note. We catalogue this note from 4 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.

1857 United States 50 Dollar Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 50 Dollar Note
Year
1857
Material
Paper

1857 United States 50 Dollar Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

THE STATE BANK AT NEW BRUNSWICK WILL PAY FIFTY DOLLARS ON DEMAND TO THE BEARER

girl's bust within wreath|two females std. flanking state shield|sailing ship

Reverse

scroll

Measured 1857 United States 50 Dollar Note specimens

4 physically measured 1857 United States 50 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 1857 United States 50 Dollar Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1857 United States 50 Dollar Note #1---Criswell.NJ.S.485
1857 United States 50 Dollar Note #2---Criswell.NJ.S.485
1857 United States 50 Dollar Note #3---Criswell.NJ.S.485
1857 United States 50 Dollar Note #4----

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