1761 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note Value

A 1761 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note. We catalogue this note from a documented example, 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.

1761 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note
Year
1761
Material
Paper

1761 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

NORTH CAROLINA / [IIS. VID.] TWO [SHI]LLINGS \ AND SIX [PENC]E \ Proclamation Money, according to ACT \ of ASSEMBLY, passed the 23d of April, \ 1761. / (2s. 6d.) Death to counterfeit (IIS. VID.) / (IIS. VIS.) Death to counterfeit. 2s. 6d / IIs. VID. [De]ath [to counterfeit.]

Decorative borders

Reverse

Measured 1761 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note specimens

1 physically measured 1761 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note example in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1761 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1761 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #1---Friedberg.NC-118

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