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United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 5 Shillings, 1773

Colony of Pennsylvania

United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 5 Shillings, 1773 obverse
United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 5 Shillings, 1773 reverse
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Information:

Country United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)
Period Pennsylvania, Province of • Pound
Currency Shillings
Denomination 5 Shillings
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1773
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 90x70 mm

Obverse:

United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 5 Shillings, 1773
Latin

Obverse text

Five Shillings According to an Act of General Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in the 13th Year of the reign of his Majesty GEORGE the Third. Dated the 1st Day of October, 1773. Five Shillings

Obverse symbol

Pennsylvania Coat of Arms at center. Value in columns at top, bottom and left border.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

To Counterfeit is Death Five Shillings. 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 G. Ambrosone/Reginald Rum/Benji Marshall + - - - - - -