1790 United States 2 Pence Note Value

The United States 2 Pence Note is a collectible note from 1790, 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.

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1790 United States 2 Pence Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 2 Pence Note
Year
1790
Material
Paper

1790 United States 2 Pence Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

THE Trustees of the First Presbyterian \ Church in Newark Promise to Pay \ the Bearer TWO PENCE on Demand. / President. / Printed by S. Kollock, Elizabeth Town. / TWO PENCE. [x3] / 2d. [x3]

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Reverse

First Presbyterian Church, / TWO PENCE. / Newark.

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Measured 1790 United States 2 Pence Note specimens

4 physically measured 1790 United States 2 Pence Note examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1790 United States 2 Pence Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1790 United States 2 Pence Note #1--12 h-
1790 United States 2 Pence Note #2--12 hFriedberg.NY-251
1790 United States 2 Pence Note #3--12 hFriedberg.NY-239
1790 United States 2 Pence Note #4--12 hFriedberg.NY-251

Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.