1779 United States 40 Dollar Note Value
The United States 40 Dollar Note is a collectible note from 1779, catalogued here from 6 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.
Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.
1779 United States 40 Dollar Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 40 Dollar Note
- Year
- 1779
- Material
- Paper
1779 United States 40 Dollar Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
SOUTH CAROLINA. / This Bill entitles the Bearer to FORTY DOLLARS, \ or Sixty five Pounds, Current Money of this \ State; pursuant to an Ordinance of the Gene- \ ral Assembly, passed the 8th day of Feby. 1779. / FORTY DOLLARS / FORTY \ DOLLARS / £65:0:0 / MINIME \ VIOLANDA \ FIDES.
Ceres
Reverse
FORTY DOLLARS / £65:0:0 / ANNALS OF AMERICA
Angel blowing trumpet and holding book
Measured 1779 United States 40 Dollar Note specimens
6 physically measured 1779 United States 40 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 40 Dollar Note #1 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.SC-153 |
| 1779 United States 40 Dollar Note #2 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.SC-153 |
| 1779 United States 40 Dollar Note #3 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-95 |
| 1779 United States 40 Dollar Note #4 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-95 |
| 1779 United States 40 Dollar Note #5 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-95 |
| 1779 United States 40 Dollar Note #6 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-95 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.