1779 United States 4 Shilling Note Value

A 1779 United States 4 Shilling Note. We catalogue this note from 4 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.

1779 United States 4 Shilling Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 4 Shilling Note
Year
1779
Material
Paper

1779 United States 4 Shilling Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

MASSA \ CHUSETTS \ STATE / FOUR SHILLINGS. \ shall be paid to the Bearer \ of this Bill, by the 1st Day of \ Decemr. 1782, \ agreeable to an \ Act of the Genl \ Court of said \ State. / 4/ [x4] / FOUR SHILLINGS / RISING.

Rising sun

Reverse

FOUR SHILLINGS. / BOSTON: 1779.

Pine tree

Measured 1779 United States 4 Shilling Note specimens

4 physically measured 1779 United States 4 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 1779 United States 4 Shilling Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1779 United States 4 Shilling Note #1--12 hFriedberg.MA-272
1779 United States 4 Shilling Note #2--12 hFriedberg.MA-272
1779 United States 4 Shilling Note #3--12 hFriedberg.MA-272
1779 United States 4 Shilling Note #4--12 hFriedberg.MA-272

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