1870 United States 3 Dollar Note Value

The United States 3 Dollar Note is a collectible note from 1870, catalogued here from 4 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.

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

1870 United States 3 Dollar Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 3 Dollar Note
Year
1870
Material
Paper

1870 United States 3 Dollar Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

THE TALLAHASSEE RAIL ROAD COMPANY WILL PAY THREE DOLLARS ON DEMAND IN TRANSPORTATION TO BEARER

3 in scroll TR and TL, female head LL, sailor with anchor std. ctr.

Reverse

TALLAHASSEE RAIL ROAD CO.

two large 3's in scroll L and R, design between

Measured 1870 United States 3 Dollar Note specimens

4 physically measured 1870 United States 3 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 1870 United States 3 Dollar Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1870 United States 3 Dollar Note #1---C.FL.T.103
1870 United States 3 Dollar Note #2---Criswell.MS.51
1870 United States 3 Dollar Note #3---Criswell.MS.51
1870 United States 3 Dollar Note #4---Criswell.MS.51

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