1775 United States 6 Shilling Note Value
The United States 6 Shilling Note is a collectible note from 1775, 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.
1775 United States 6 Shilling Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 6 Shilling Note
- Year
- 1775
- Material
- Paper
1775 United States 6 Shilling Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
SIX SHILLINGS, according \ to an Act of General Assembly of Pennsilvania, \ passed in the 15th Year of the Reign of His \ Majesty GEORGE the Third. Dated the \ Twenty-fifth Day of March, \ 1775. \ VI s. / Piers and Buoys VI Sh / Light House VI Shil. / SIX SHILLINGS. [x3] / VI \ VI Shill. / A
William Penn's Coat of Arms
Reverse
SIX SHILLINGS. / TO COUNTERFEIT IS DEATH. / Printed by HALL and \ SELLERS. 1775. / 6
Ship passing lighthouse
Measured 1775 United States 6 Shilling Note specimens
2 physically measured 1775 United States 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1775 United States 6 Shilling Note #1 | - | - | 3 h | Friedberg.PA-172 |
| 1775 United States 6 Shilling Note #2 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-184 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.