1790 United States Penny Note Value
A 1790 United States Penny Note. We catalogue this note from 12 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.
1790 United States Penny Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States Penny Note
- Year
- 1790
- Material
- Paper
1790 United States Penny Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
BY Order of the CORPO- \ RATION of Kingston, the \ TREASURER thereof promises \ to pay the Bearer, on demand, \ ONE PENNY. September 8, \ 1790. / 1d. / Mandeville & Westcott, Print. / ONE PENNY [x2]
Decorative borders
Reverse
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Measured 1790 United States Penny Note specimens
12 physically measured 1790 United States Penny 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 United States Penny Note #1 | - | - | - | Friedberg.NY-247 |
| 1790 United States Penny Note #2 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.NJ-219 |
| 1790 United States Penny Note #3 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.NJ-219 |
| 1790 United States Penny Note #4 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.NJ-219 |
| 1790 United States Penny Note #5 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.NJ-219 |
| 1790 United States Penny Note #6 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.NJ-219 |
| 1790 United States Penny Note #7 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.NJ-219 |
| 1790 United States Penny Note #8 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.NJ-219 |
| 1790 United States Penny Note #9 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.NJ-219 |
| 1790 United States Penny Note #10 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.NJ-219 |
| 1790 United States Penny Note #11 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.NJ-219 |
| 1790 United States Penny Note #12 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.NJ-219 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.