1780 United States 20 Shilling Note Value
A 1780 United States 20 Shilling Note. We catalogue this note from 3 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.
1780 United States 20 Shilling Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 20 Shilling Note
- Year
- 1780
- Material
- Paper
1780 United States 20 Shilling Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
TWENTY SHILLINGS. \ THE Possessor of THIS BILL shall \ be paid by the TREASURER of \ the STATE of CONNECTICUT, \ TWENTY SHILLINGS, in Spa- \ nish milled Dollars, at the rate of six \ Shillings each, or other silver or gold \ Coins equivalent, with Interest at five \ per Cent. per Annum, by the first \ Day of March, A.D. 1784. \ By order of As- \ sembly.- \ Dated at Hartford, \ the first Day of June \ A.D. 1780. / 20s. [x2] / COMMIT. / CONNECTICUT \ STATE / QUI. TRA. SUS
Connecticut Coat of Arms
Reverse
TWENTY SHILL. \ JUNE 1st \ NEW-LONDON: \ Printed by TIM. GREEN. / 20s. June 1st. [x2] / TWENTY SHILLINGS. / Twenty \ Shillings [x2] / June 1st. 1780.
Measured 1780 United States 20 Shilling Note specimens
3 physically measured 1780 United States 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780 United States 20 Shilling Note #1 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-231 |
| 1780 United States 20 Shilling Note #2 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-239 |
| 1780 United States 20 Shilling Note #3 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-239 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.