1776 United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note Value
The United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note is a collectible note from 1776, catalogued here from 2 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 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note
- Year
- 1776
- Material
- Paper
1776 United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
17 \ 76 / MASSACHUSETTS STATE / Octor, 18 / Four shillings & six pence. / This Bill entitles the Bearer \ to receive Four shillings & six 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 / 4/6 [x4] / FOUR & \ SIX-PENCE [x2]
Codfish
Reverse
Four Shillings and six Pence. / BOSTON: PRINTED \ BY JOHN GILL. \ OCTOBER 1776.
Pine tree
Measured 1776 United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note specimens
2 physically measured 1776 United States 4 Shilling 6 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 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note #1 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.MA-233 |
| 1776 United States 4 Shilling 6 Pence Note #2 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.MA-233 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.