1778 United States 5 Shilling Note Value

A 1778 United States 5 Shilling Note. We catalogue this note from 2 documented examples, recording its engraved design and specifications. Collector value reflects rarity and condition; these pieces carry no melt value.

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1778 United States 5 Shilling Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 5 Shilling Note
Year
1778
Material
Paper

1778 United States 5 Shilling Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

South Carolina / FIVE SHILLINGS, Lawful \ Money dated the Tenth day \ of April 1778. / V [x4]

Phoenix

Reverse

Measured 1778 United States 5 Shilling Note specimens

2 physically measured 1778 United States 5 Shilling Note examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1778 United States 5 Shilling Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1778 United States 5 Shilling Note #1---Friedberg.SC-147
1778 United States 5 Shilling Note #2---Friedberg.SC-147

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