1780 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note Value
The United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note is a collectible note from 1780, 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.
1780 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note specifications
- Series
- United States Paper Money
- Denomination
- United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note
- Year
- 1780
- Material
- Paper
1780 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note inscriptions & design
Obverse
Two shillings and six pence. / THE possessor of this BILL \ shall be paid by the Treasurer of \ the State of CONNECTICUT, \ Two shillings & six Pence in Spa- \ nish milled D[ollars at] the rate of six \ shillings [each, or other si]lver or gold \ Coins eq[uivalent; with In]terest at \ five per [Cent. per Annum], by the \ [first day o]f March, \ [A.D. 1785] By ORDER \ [OF ASS]EMBLY. \ DATED at HARTFORD, \ the first DAY of JULY, \ A.D. 1780 / 2/6. [x2] / Com- \ mite. / CONNEC[TICUT.] \ STATE / QUI. TRA. SUS.
Connecticut Coat of Arms
Reverse
Two shil. & 6 pence \ L.M. July, 1780. \ NEW-LONDON. \ Prin[ted by T. G]reen. / 2s. 6d. [x3] / 2/6d. [x2] \ July-1780.
Measured 1780 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note specimens
2 physically measured 1780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #1 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-236 |
| 1780 United States 2 Shilling 6 Pence Note #2 | - | - | 12 h | Friedberg.CT-236 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.