1772 United States 2 Shilling Note Value
The United States 2 Shilling Note is a collectible note from 1772, catalogued here from 2 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.
Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.
1772 United States 2 Shilling Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 2 Shilling Note
- Year
- 1772
- Material
- Paper
1772 United States 2 Shilling Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
TWO SHILLINGS. / According to an Act of General Assembly of \ Pensylvania, passed in the Twelfth Year of \ the Reign of his Majesty GEORGE the \ Third. Dated the 3d Day of April, Anno \ Domini 1772. / Two Shillings. [x2] / B
William Penn's Coat of Arms
Reverse
To Counterfeit is DEATH. / Printed by D. HALL, and \ W. SELLERS. 1772.
Nature print
Measured 1772 United States 2 Shilling Note specimens
2 physically measured 1772 United States 2 Shilling 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 Note #1 | - | - | 9 h | Friedberg.PA-156 |
| 1772 United States 2 Shilling Note #2 | - | - | 9 h | Friedberg.PA-156 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.