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.
Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.
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.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.