1770 United States 5 Shilling Note Value
A 1770 United States 5 Shilling Note. We catalogue this note from a documented example, recording its engraved design and specifications. Collector value reflects rarity and condition; these pieces carry no melt value.
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1770 United States 5 Shilling Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 5 Shilling Note
- Year
- 1770
- Material
- Paper
1770 United States 5 Shilling Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
Five Shillings. / The Possessor of this BILL shall \ be paid by the Treasurer of \ the COLONY of Connecticut, FIVE \ SHILLINGS, lawful Money, with \ Interest at TWO \ & Half per Cent. \ per Annum, by \ the 10th Day of \ MAY 1772. By \ Order of Assem- \ bly,-Hartford, \ May 10th, 1770. / 5s. [x2] / Committee. / SIGILLUM COLONIÆ CONNECTICUTENSIS \ QUIT RAN SUST
Connecticut Coat of Arms
Reverse
Five Shillings, \ Lawful Money. \ New-London \ Printed \ By TIMOTHY GREEN, \ 1770. / FIVE SHILLINGS [x2] / May 10, 1770 [x2] / 1770 \ May 10 \ 5s [x2]
Measured 1770 United States 5 Shilling Note specimens
1 physically measured 1770 United States 5 Shilling Note example 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1770 United States 5 Shilling Note #1 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-160 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.