1779 United States 2 Dollar Note Value
The United States 2 Dollar Note is a collectible note from 1779, 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.
1779 United States 2 Dollar Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 2 Dollar Note
- Year
- 1779
- Material
- Paper
1779 United States 2 Dollar Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
TWO DOLLARS. \ THE BEARER is enti- \ tled to receive TWO Spanish MILLED DOL- \ LARS, or an equal Sum \ in GOLD or SILVER, ac- \ cording to a Resolution \ of CONGRESS of the \ 14th January, 1779. / TWO DOLLARS [x2] / THE UNITED STATES \ OF NORTH AMERICA [x2] / TWO DOLL. [x2] / TRIBULATIO DITAT.
Grain being threshed by a flail
Reverse
TWO DOLLARS. / Printed by HALL and SEL- \ LERS. 1779.
Nature print, mulberry leaf
Measured 1779 United States 2 Dollar Note specimens
3 physically measured 1779 United States 2 Dollar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1779 United States 2 Dollar Note #1 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-88 |
| 1779 United States 2 Dollar Note #2 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-88 |
| 1779 United States 2 Dollar Note #3 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-88 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.