1863 United States 5 Dollar Note Value

The United States 5 Dollar Note is a collectible note from 1863, 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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1863 United States 5 Dollar Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 5 Dollar Note
Year
1863
Material
Paper

1863 United States 5 Dollar Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

THE EASTERN BANK WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND FIVE DOLLARS

Eagle right|female leaning on anchor|steamboat left

Reverse

Large V in center; 5's at four corners and in center of V

Measured 1863 United States 5 Dollar Note specimens

12 physically measured 1863 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.

Measured 1863 United States 5 Dollar Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1863 United States 5 Dollar Note #1---Criswell.E-60
1863 United States 5 Dollar Note #2---Criswell.F-99
1863 United States 5 Dollar Note #3---Criswell.14
1863 United States 5 Dollar Note #4---Criswell.14
1863 United States 5 Dollar Note #5---Criswell.14
1863 United States 5 Dollar Note #6---Criswell.14
1863 United States 5 Dollar Note #7---Criswell.M.301
1863 United States 5 Dollar Note #8---Criswell.G.2/3
1863 United States 5 Dollar Note #9---Criswell.M.104
1863 United States 5 Dollar Note #10---Criswell.F.236
1863 United States 5 Dollar Note #11---C.F.99
1863 United States 5 Dollar Note #12---C.F.99

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