1777 United States 8 Shilling Note Value
The United States 8 Shilling Note is a collectible note from 1777, 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.
1777 United States 8 Shilling Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 8 Shilling Note
- Year
- 1777
- Material
- Paper
1777 United States 8 Shilling Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
EIGHT SHILLINGS. \ THIS Bill shall pass current for EIGHT SHILLINGS, \ according to an ACT of GENERAL ASSEMBLY of \ the Common Wealth of Pennsylvania, passed the Twentieth \ Day of March, in the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred \ and Seventy seven. Dated the Tenth \ Day of April, A. D. 1777. \ EIGHT SHILLINGS. [x5]
Seal of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Reverse
Eight Shillings. / To Counterfeit is DEATH. / PHILADELPHIA: \ Printed by JOHN DUNLAP. \ 1777.
Farming scene
Measured 1777 United States 8 Shilling Note specimens
3 physically measured 1777 United States 8 Shilling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1777 United States 8 Shilling Note #1 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.PA-219a |
| 1777 United States 8 Shilling Note #2 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.PA-219a |
| 1777 United States 8 Shilling Note #3 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.PA-219b |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.