1862 United States 3 Cent Note Value

A 1862 United States 3 Cent Note. We catalogue this note from 12 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.

1862 United States 3 Cent Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 3 Cent Note
Year
1862
Material
Paper

1862 United States 3 Cent Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

THE BROOKLYN BANK PAY THE BEARER THREE CENTS IN CURRENT FUNDS ON PRESENTATION OF LIKE CHECKS IN SUMS OF EVEN DOLLARS

3 in scroll TR and TL, seal of NY CTR, border

Reverse

3 in scroll

Measured 1862 United States 3 Cent Note specimens

12 physically measured 1862 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 1862 United States 3 Cent Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1862 United States 3 Cent Note #1---Criswell.NY.B.523
1862 United States 3 Cent Note #2---Criswell.NY.B.523
1862 United States 3 Cent Note #3---Criswell.NY.B.523
1862 United States 3 Cent Note #4---Criswell.not
1862 United States 3 Cent Note #5---Criswell.not
1862 United States 3 Cent Note #6---Criswell.not
1862 United States 3 Cent Note #7---Criswell.not
1862 United States 3 Cent Note #8---Criswell.not
1862 United States 3 Cent Note #9---Criswell.not
1862 United States 3 Cent Note #10---Criswell.not
1862 United States 3 Cent Note #11---Criswell.not
1862 United States 3 Cent Note #12---Criswell.not

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