1773 United States 2 Shilling Note Value
The United States 2 Shilling Note is a collectible note from 1773, 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.
1773 United States 2 Shilling Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 2 Shilling Note
- Year
- 1773
- Material
- Paper
1773 United States 2 Shilling Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
TWO SHILLINGS, \ According to an Act of Gene- \ ral Assembly of Pennsylvania \ passed in the Thirteenth Year \ of the Reign of his Majesty \ GEORGE the Third. Dated \ the First Day of October, 1773. / TWO SHILLINGS. [x5] / 24P
William Penn's Coat of Arms
Reverse
PRINTED BY HALL \ AND SELLERS. / TWO SHILLINGS. / TO COUNTERFEIT IS DEATH.
Farm scene
Measured 1773 United States 2 Shilling Note specimens
2 physically measured 1773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1773 United States 2 Shilling Note #1 | - | - | 9 h | Friedberg.PA-164 |
| 1773 United States 2 Shilling Note #2 | - | - | 9 h | Friedberg.PA-164 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.