1863 United States 3 Cent Note Value

This 1863 note, the United States 3 Cent Note, is documented below from 12 documented examples: its inscriptions, design and physical details. As a collectible note, its worth is driven by survival, condition and demand, not bullion.

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1863 United States 3 Cent Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 3 Cent Note
Year
1863
Material
Paper

1863 United States 3 Cent Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

THREE CENTS REDEEMABLE WHEN PRESENTED IN SUMS OF ANY AMOUNTS OF POSTAGE CURRENCY AT 93 GENESEE ST. CITY OF UTICA

3 in scroll TR and TL, and fancy denomination title

Reverse

value wihtin scroll

Measured 1863 United States 3 Cent Note specimens

12 physically measured 1863 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 1863 United States 3 Cent Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1863 United States 3 Cent Note #1---Criswell.not
1863 United States 3 Cent Note #2---Criswell.not
1863 United States 3 Cent Note #3---Criswell.not
1863 United States 3 Cent Note #4---Criswell.not
1863 United States 3 Cent Note #5---Criswell.not
1863 United States 3 Cent Note #6---Criswell.not
1863 United States 3 Cent Note #7---Criswell.not
1863 United States 3 Cent Note #8---Criswell.not
1863 United States 3 Cent Note #9---Criswell.not
1863 United States 3 Cent Note #10---Criswell.not
1863 United States 3 Cent Note #11---KL.3252
1863 United States 3 Cent Note #12---KL.3252

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