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.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1779 United States 4 Shilling Note #1 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.MA-272 |
| 1779 United States 4 Shilling Note #2 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.MA-272 |
| 1779 United States 4 Shilling Note #3 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.MA-272 |
| 1779 United States 4 Shilling Note #4 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.MA-272 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.