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United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 18 Pence, 1773

Colony of Pennsylvania

United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 18 Pence, 1773 obverse
United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 18 Pence, 1773 reverse
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Information:

Country United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)
Period Pennsylvania, Province of • Pound
Currency Pence
Denomination 18 Pence
Type Circulation banknotes
Ruler George III (1760-1783)
Year 1773
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 89x67 mm

Obverse:

United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 18 Pence, 1773
Latin

Obverse text

EIGHTEEN PENCE. According to an Act of Ge-neral Aſſem-bly of Pennsil-vania, paſſed in the 13ᵗʰ Year of the reign of his Majeſty GEORGE the Third. Dated the 1ſt Day of October, 1773. Eighteen Pence. Eighteen Pence. 1S6d

Obverse symbol

Pennsylvania Coat of Arms at centre. Value in columns at top and bottom border.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

To Counterfeit is Death One Shilling & Sixpence. Printed by HALL and SELLERS.

Reverse symbol

Agricultural scene at center.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1773-Oct-01 1773-Oct-01 + - - - - - -