1779 United States 55 Dollar Note Value
The United States 55 Dollar Note is a collectible note from 1779, catalogued here from 4 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.
1779 United States 55 Dollar Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 55 Dollar Note
- Year
- 1779
- Material
- Paper
1779 United States 55 Dollar Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
Fifty-five Dollars. \ THE Bearer is en- \ titled to receive FIFTY- \ FIVE Spanish MILLED \ DOLLARS, or an equal \ Sum in Gold or Silver, \ according to a Resolu- \ tion of CONGRESS, \ of the 14th January, \ 1779. / 55 Dollars. The United States \ of North America [x2] / POST NUBILA PHOEBUS
The sun coming out after a storm
Reverse
Printed by HALL & SEL- \ LERS. 1779. / Fifty-five Dollars.
Nature print, willow leaves
Measured 1779 United States 55 Dollar Note specimens
4 physically measured 1779 United States 55 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 55 Dollar Note #1 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-98 |
| 1779 United States 55 Dollar Note #2 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-98 |
| 1779 United States 55 Dollar Note #3 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-98 |
| 1779 United States 55 Dollar Note #4 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-98 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.