ABanknote logo
GU

United States 3 Cents, 1863 P-105

"Fractional Currency" - 3rd series

United States 3 Cents, 1863 P-105 obverse
United States 3 Cents, 1863 P-105 reverse
Info Collection Offers

Information:

Reference P#105
Country United States
Period Dollar (1785-date)
Currency Cents
Denomination 3 Cents
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing entity United States Department of the Treasury
Year 1863
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized No
Size (WxH) 65x40 mm

Obverse:

United States 3 Cents, 1863 P-105
Latin

Obverse text

Act of March 3d. 1863 United States RECEIVABLE FOR ALL U.S. STAMPS. THREE CENTS Furnished only by the Assistant Treasurers & Designated Depositaries of the United States. FRACTIONAL CURRENCY Treasury Department

Obverse symbol

Portrait of George Washington center. Denomination in upper corners lettering beside and under portrait 3rd issue

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

This Note is Exchangeable for UNITED STATES NOTES BY ASSISTANT TREASURERS AND DESIGNATED DEPOSITARIES OF THE UNITED STATES in sums not less than Three Dollars. RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES TO THE UNITED STATES LESS THAN FIVE DOLLARS EXCEPT CUSTOMS.

Reverse symbol

Roman numeral of denomination in all corners with large '3'in wreath surrounded by stars. Lettering on either side of wreath. Green ink

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1863-Mar-03 Light background on portrait + - $49,00 - - - -
1863-Mar-03 Dark background on portrait - - - - - -