1779 United States 4 Dollar Note Value
A 1779 United States 4 Dollar Note. We catalogue this note from 3 documented examples, recording its engraved design and specifications. Collector value reflects rarity and condition; these pieces carry no melt value.
1779 United States 4 Dollar Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 4 Dollar Note
- Year
- 1779
- Material
- Paper
1779 United States 4 Dollar Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
FOUR DOLLARS. \ THE BEARER is en- \ titled to receive Four \ Spanish milled Dollars, or \ an equal Sum in GOLD \ or SILVER, according \ to a Resolution of CON- \ GRESS of the 14th Ja- \ nuary, 1779. / FOUR DOLLARS. / THE UNITED STATES \ OF NORTH AMERICA [x2] / AUT MORS AUT VITA DECORA.
A wild boar charging into a spear
Reverse
Printed by HALL and \ SELLERS. 1779. / FOUR DOLLARS.
Nature print, mulberry
Measured 1779 United States 4 Dollar Note specimens
3 physically measured 1779 United States 4 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 4 Dollar Note #1 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-90 |
| 1779 United States 4 Dollar Note #2 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-90 |
| 1779 United States 4 Dollar Note #3 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-90 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.