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United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 2 Shillings 6 Pence / ½ Crown, 1772

United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 2 Shillings 6 Pence / ½ Crown, 1772 obverse
United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 2 Shillings 6 Pence / ½ Crown, 1772 reverse
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Information:

Country United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)
Period Pennsylvania, Province of • Pound
Currency Shillings 6 Pence / ½ Crown
Denomination 2 Shillings 6 Pence / ½ Crown
Type Circulation banknotes
Ruler George III (1760-1783)
Year 1772
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 95x70 mm

Obverse:

United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 2 Shillings 6 Pence / ½ Crown, 1772
Latin

Obverse text

Two Shillings and Six-Pence. According to an Act of General Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of his Majesty GEORGE the Third. Dated the 3rd day of April, Anno Dom. 1772. Half-a-Crown.

Obverse symbol

Royal Coat-of-Arms of Pennsylvania accompanied with motto towards the lower half of the note.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

To Counterfeit is DEATH. Printed by D. HALL, and W. SELLERS. 1772.

Reverse symbol

Arrowed design on the center of the note.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
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