1772 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note Value
A 1772 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note. We catalogue this note from 4 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.
1772 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note
- Year
- 1772
- Material
- Paper
1772 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
HALF CROWN. / Two Shillings and Six-pence. / According to an Act of General Assembly of \ Pensilvania, passed in the Twelfth Year of the \ Reign of his Majesty GEORGE the Third. \ Dated the 3d Day of April, Anno Dom. 1772. / Half-a-Crown. / Two Shillings and Six-pence. / HALF CROWN / A
William Penn's Coat of Arms
Reverse
To Counterfeit is DEATH. / Printed by D. HALL, and \ W. SELLERS. 1772.
Chevron design
Measured 1772 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note specimens
4 physically measured 1772 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1772 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #1 | - | - | 9 h | Friedberg.PA-157 |
| 1772 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #2 | - | - | 9 h | Friedberg.PA-157 |
| 1772 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #3 | - | - | 9 h | Friedberg.PA-157 |
| 1772 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #4 | - | - | 9 h | Friedberg.PA-157 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.