1772 United States Shilling Note Value
A 1772 United States Shilling Note. We catalogue this note from 6 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 Shilling Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States Shilling Note
- Year
- 1772
- Material
- Paper
1772 United States Shilling Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
ONE SHILLING. / According to an Act of General Assem- \ bly of PENNSYLVANIA, passed in the \ Twelfth Year of the Reign of his Ma- \ jesty GEORGE the Third. Dated \ the Third Day of April, Anno Domini \ 1772. / One Shilling. [x4] / B
William Penn's Coat of Arms
Reverse
To Counterfeit is DEATH. / Printed by DAVID HALL, and \ WILLIAM SELLERS. 1772.
Nature print
Measured 1772 United States Shilling Note specimens
6 physically measured 1772 United States 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 Shilling Note #1 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.PA-154 |
| 1772 United States Shilling Note #2 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.PA-154 |
| 1772 United States Shilling Note #3 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.PA-154 |
| 1772 United States Shilling Note #4 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.PA-154 |
| 1772 United States Shilling Note #5 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.PA-154 |
| 1772 United States Shilling Note #6 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.PA-154 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.