Portrait of George Washington center. Denomination in upper corners lettering beside and under portrait 3rd issue
Reverse description
Roman numeral of denomination in all corners with large `3`in wreath surrounded by stars. Lettering on either side of wreath. Green ink
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Obverse lettering
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
Reverse lettering
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.
