1777 United States 12 Shilling Note Value

This 1777 note, the United States 12 Shilling Note, is documented below from 2 documented examples: its inscriptions, design and physical details. As a collectible note, its worth is driven by survival, condition and demand, not bullion.

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1777 United States 12 Shilling Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 12 Shilling Note
Year
1777
Material
Paper

1777 United States 12 Shilling Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

TWELVE SHILLINGS. \ THIS Bill shall pass current for TWELVE SHILLINGS, \ according to an ACT of GENERAL ASSEMBLY of \ the Common-Wealth of Pennsylvania, passed the Twentieth \ Day of March, in the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred \ and Seventy-seven. Dated the Tenth \ Day of April, A D 1777. \ TWELVE SHILLINGS. [x5]

Seal of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Reverse

Twelve Shillings. / To Counterfeit is DEATH. / PHILADELPHIA: \ Printed by JOHN DUNLAP. \ 1777.

Farming scene

Measured 1777 United States 12 Shilling Note specimens

2 physically measured 1777 United States 12 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 1777 United States 12 Shilling Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1777 United States 12 Shilling Note #1--3 hFriedberg.PA-220a
1777 United States 12 Shilling Note #2--3 hFriedberg.PA-220b

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