1776 United States 3 pence Note Value
The United States 3 pence Note is a collectible note from 1776, catalogued here from 4 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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1776 United States 3 pence Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 3 pence Note
- Year
- 1776
- Material
- Paper
1776 United States 3 pence Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
17 \ 76 / MASSACHUSETTS STATE / Octor, 18 / THREE PENCE. / This Bill entitles the Bearer \ to receive Three pence LM. \ out of the Treasury of this State \ by the 18 of Octor. 1784 And shall \ be received for that sum in \ all payments Agreeable to \ an Act of said STATE / {Committee / 3d [x4] / THREE \ PENCE [x2]
Codfish
Reverse
THREE PENCE. \ BOSTON, PRINTED \ BY JOHN GILL. \ OCTOBER 1776. / 3/ 3
Pine tree
Measured 1776 United States 3 pence Note specimens
4 physically measured 1776 United States 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.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1776 United States 3 pence Note #1 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.MA-223 |
| 1776 United States 3 pence Note #2 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.PA-197 |
| 1776 United States 3 pence Note #3 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.PA-197 |
| 1776 United States 3 pence Note #4 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.PA-197 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.