1771 United States 15 Shilling Note Value
A 1771 United States 15 Shilling 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.
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1771 United States 15 Shilling Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 15 Shilling Note
- Year
- 1771
- Material
- Paper
1771 United States 15 Shilling Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
FIFTEEN SHILLINGS. / This Indented BILL of FIFTEEN \ SHILLINGS, shall entitle the Bearer to \ receive of the Provin- \ cial Treasurer; the \ like Sum of Fifteen \ Shillings, of equal Va- \ lue with the same \ Sum, of the Bills of \ Credit now by Law \ current, according to \ the Directions of an Act of General As- \ sembly of Penn- \ silvania, made \ in the 11th Year \ of the Reign of \ His MAJESTY \ George III. Dat- \ ed March 20, 1771. XVs. A / FIFTEEN SHILLINGS. [x2] / THREE CROWNS
William Penn's Coat of Arms
Reverse
FIFTEEN SHILLINGS. / To Counterfeit, is DEATH. / Printed by D. HALL, and / W. SELLERS, 1771.
Nature print
Measured 1771 United States 15 Shilling Note specimens
1 physically measured 1771 United States 15 Shilling Note example 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 United States 15 Shilling Note #1 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.PA-148 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.