1891 United States 50 Cent Note Value

The United States 50 Cent Note is a collectible note from 1891, catalogued here from a documented example with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.

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1891 United States 50 Cent Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 50 Cent Note
Year
1891
Material
Paper

1891 United States 50 Cent Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

RICHMOND -- APRIL 1861/ THE CORPORATION OF RICHMOND/ Promise to pay to the Bearer/ FIFTY CENTS/ in pursuance of ordinance passed this day April 19th 1861/ [blank] for Chamb.n [blank] for Pres.t

(On l. side:) Seated female figure to r.; (in center:) Bank building; (on r. side:) floral decoration

Reverse

Measured 1891 United States 50 Cent Note specimens

1 physically measured 1891 United States 50 Cent Note example in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1891 United States 50 Cent Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1891 United States 50 Cent Note #1---Criswell.C.3200

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