1861 United States 5 Dollar Note Value
The United States 5 Dollar Note is a collectible note from 1861, 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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1861 United States 5 Dollar Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 5 Dollar Note
- Year
- 1861
- Material
- Paper
1861 United States 5 Dollar Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
STATE OF FLORIDA RECEIVABLE AS FIVE FIVE DOLLARS BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES & DEMANDS
5 in scroll in corners, female std. on rock ctr.
Reverse
Medallion head|5|5|medallion head
Measured 1861 United States 5 Dollar Note specimens
12 physically measured 1861 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.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 United States 5 Dollar Note #1 | - | - | - | C.FL.6 |
| 1861 United States 5 Dollar Note #2 | - | - | - | Criswell.271 (T 35) |
| 1861 United States 5 Dollar Note #3 | - | - | - | Criswell.S-156 |
| 1861 United States 5 Dollar Note #4 | - | - | - | Criswell.A.639 |
| 1861 United States 5 Dollar Note #5 | - | - | - | Wait 521 |
| 1861 United States 5 Dollar Note #6 | - | - | - | Criswell.M.429 |
| 1861 United States 5 Dollar Note #7 | - | - | - | Criswell.M.429 |
| 1861 United States 5 Dollar Note #8 | - | - | - | Criswell.N.348 |
| 1861 United States 5 Dollar Note #9 | - | - | - | Criswell.T.198 |
| 1861 United States 5 Dollar Note #10 | - | - | - | Haxby.ME-535.G20b |
| 1861 United States 5 Dollar Note #11 | - | - | - | Criswell.A.639 |
| 1861 United States 5 Dollar Note #12 | - | - | - | Criswell.not |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.