1861 United States 3 Cent Note Value

Documented from 4 documented examples, the United States 3 Cent Note is a 1861 collectible note. The description, inscriptions and specifications below are drawn from museum specimens; market value rests on rarity and condition.

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

1861 United States 3 Cent Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 3 Cent Note
Year
1861
Material
Paper

1861 United States 3 Cent Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

DUE BY THE CORPORATION OF MONCOMERY THREE CENTS PAYABLE IN ALABAMA BANK NOTES WHEN PRESENTED IN SUMS OF SIX DOLLARS

train ctr., figure of Justice stg.

Reverse

SECESSIONIST JEFF DAVIS

Donkey with american flag as saddle

Measured 1861 United States 3 Cent Note specimens

4 physically measured 1861 United States 3 Cent Note examples 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 3 Cent Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1861 United States 3 Cent Note #1---C.AL.C.625
1861 United States 3 Cent Note #2---Criswell.not
1861 United States 3 Cent Note #3---Criswell.not
1861 United States 3 Cent Note #4---Criswell.not

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