1861 United States 2 Cent Note Value

The United States 2 Cent Note is a collectible note from 1861, catalogued here from a documented example with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.

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

1861 United States 2 Cent Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 2 Cent Note
Year
1861
Material
Paper

1861 United States 2 Cent Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

9th REG'T N.J.V. DUE THE BEARER, FOR VALUE RECEIVED TWO CENTS PAYABLE IN MERCHANDISE, AT THE SUTLER'S STORE

Reverse

Measured 1861 United States 2 Cent Note specimens

1 physically measured 1861 United States 2 Cent Note example in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1861 United States 2 Cent Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1861 United States 2 Cent Note #1----

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