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.

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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.

Measured 1773 United States 2 Shilling Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1773 United States 2 Shilling Note #1--9 hFriedberg.PA-164
1773 United States 2 Shilling Note #2--9 hFriedberg.PA-164

Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.