1775 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note Value
The United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note is a collectible note from 1775, catalogued here from 8 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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1775 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note
- Year
- 1775
- Material
- Paper
1775 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
TWO SHILLING & \ SIX PENCE Current \ MONEY OF VIRGINIA. \ Pursuant to Ordinance \ of CONVENTION \ PASSED July 17th 1773 / HALF a CROWN [x3] / 2s6 \ THIRTY \ PENCE / TWO SHILLINGS 6 PENCE [x3] / EN DAT \ VIRGINIA \ QUARTAM
Virginia coat of arms
Reverse
Chevron design
Measured 1775 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note specimens
8 physically measured 1775 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1775 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #1 | - | - | - | Friedberg.VA-72a |
| 1775 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #2 | - | - | - | Friedberg.VA-72a |
| 1775 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #3 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-179 |
| 1775 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #4 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-189 |
| 1775 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #5 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-174 |
| 1775 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #6 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-189 |
| 1775 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #7 | - | - | 9 h | Friedberg.PA-188 |
| 1775 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #8 | - | - | 9 h | Friedberg.PA-188 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.