1779 United States 60 Dollar Note Value
A 1779 United States 60 Dollar Note. We catalogue this note from 5 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 60 Dollar Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 60 Dollar Note
- Year
- 1779
- Material
- Paper
1779 United States 60 Dollar Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
SOUTH CAROLINA. / This Bill entitles the Bearer to SIXTY DOLLARS, \ or Ninety seven Pounds ten Shillings, Current Mo- \ ney of this State; pursuant to an Ordinance of the \ General Assembly, passed the 8th day of Feby. 1779. / SIXTY DOLLARS / SIXTY \ DOLLARS / £.97:10:0 / MUTUA \ DEFENSIO \ TUTISSIMA
Figure and cornucopia
Reverse
SIXTY DOLLARS. / £97:10:0
Lyre, horns, and flags
Measured 1779 United States 60 Dollar Note specimens
5 physically measured 1779 United States 60 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 60 Dollar Note #1 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.SC-155 |
| 1779 United States 60 Dollar Note #2 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.SC-155 |
| 1779 United States 60 Dollar Note #3 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-99 |
| 1779 United States 60 Dollar Note #4 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-99 |
| 1779 United States 60 Dollar Note #5 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.CC-99 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.