1761 United States 3 Pound Note Value
The United States 3 Pound Note is a collectible note from 1761, catalogued here from 3 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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1761 United States 3 Pound Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 3 Pound Note
- Year
- 1761
- Material
- Paper
1761 United States 3 Pound Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
Three POUNDS. / THIS Bill by Law shall pass current \ in NEW-JERSEY, for Eight Ounces, and \ Fifteen Penny-weight of PLATE. / April 23, 1761. / THREE POUNDS. / B / N. Jersey 3 Pound / DIEU ET \ MON \ DROIT / HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
New Jersey coat of arms
Reverse
Three POUNDS. / To counterfeit is Death. / Woodbridge, in NEW-JERSEY: \ Printed by J. Parker.
Nature print
Measured 1761 United States 3 Pound Note specimens
3 physically measured 1761 United States 3 Pound Note examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1761 United States 3 Pound Note #1 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.NJ-145 |
| 1761 United States 3 Pound Note #2 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.NJ-145 |
| 1761 United States 3 Pound Note #3 | - | - | - | Friedberg.NC-127 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.