1780 United States 40 Shilling Note Value
The United States 40 Shilling Note is a collectible note from 1780, catalogued here from 5 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.
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1780 United States 40 Shilling Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 40 Shilling Note
- Year
- 1780
- Material
- Paper
1780 United States 40 Shilling Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
FORTY SHILLINGS. / The Possessor of this Bill \ shall be paid by the Trea- \ surer of the State of CON- \ NECTICUT, FORTY SHIL- \ LINGS, in Spanish milled Dollars \ at Six-Shillings each, or other \ Coins equivalent, with Interest at \ five per Cent, per \ Annum, by the first \ Day of MARCH, A. \ D. 1784. Dated at \ Hartford, the first Day \ of March, A.D. 1780. / 40s [x2] / Committee. / CONNECTICUT. \ STATE / QUI TRA SUS
Connecticut Coat of Arms
Reverse
FORTY SHILLINGS \ Lawful Money [...] March, 1780 / 40s [x2] / FORTY SHILLINGS / 40s. \ 1780. [x2]
Measured 1780 United States 40 Shilling Note specimens
5 physically measured 1780 United States 40 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 40 Shilling Note #1 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-225 |
| 1780 United States 40 Shilling Note #2 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-240 |
| 1780 United States 40 Shilling Note #3 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-240 |
| 1780 United States 40 Shilling Note #4 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-240 |
| 1780 United States 40 Shilling Note #5 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-240 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.