1776 United States 1 Shilling 3 Pence Note Value

A 1776 United States 1 Shilling 3 Pence Note. We catalogue this note from 4 documented examples, recording its engraved design and specifications. Collector value reflects rarity and condition; these pieces carry no melt value.

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1776 United States 1 Shilling 3 Pence Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 1 Shilling 3 Pence Note
Year
1776
Material
Paper

1776 United States 1 Shilling 3 Pence Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

One Shilling and Three-pence. / The Possessor of this \ BILL, shall be paid by the TREA- \ SURER of the Colony of CONNEC- \ TICUT, One Shilling and Three-pence, \ Lawful Money, by the First Day of \ JANUARY, A.D. 1782. \ By ORDER of ASSEMBLY,- \ Dated Hartford, June 19th, A. \ D. One Thou- \ sand, seven Hun- \ dred and Seven- \ ty six / 1/3. / 1/3d / Com- \ mittee / SIGILLUM COLONIÆ CONNECTICENSIS \ QUIT RAN SUST.

Connecticut Coat of Arms

Reverse

One shililng & three pence \ Lawful Money. \ NEW-LONDON: \ Printed by \ TIMOTHY GREEN, \ 1776 / 1s3 [x2] / One shilling & three pence. / 1s.3d. [x2]

Measured 1776 United States 1 Shilling 3 Pence Note specimens

4 physically measured 1776 United States 1 Shilling 3 Pence Note examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1776 United States 1 Shilling 3 Pence Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1776 United States 1 Shilling 3 Pence Note #1--12 hFriedberg.CT-208
1776 United States 1 Shilling 3 Pence Note #2--12 hFriedberg.CT-208
1776 United States 1 Shilling 3 Pence Note #3---Friedberg.MA-197
1776 United States 1 Shilling 3 Pence Note #4--12 hFriedberg.CT-195

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