Paper 2 shilling 6 pence of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (Pa.), 1772. 0000.999.29367

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Obverse: HALF CROWN. | Two Shillings and Six-pence. | According to an Act of General Assembly of \ Pensilvania, passed in the Twelfth Year of the \ Reign of his Majesty GEORGE the Third. \ Dated the 3d Day of April, Anno Dom. 1772. | Half-a-Crown. | Two Shillings and Six-pence. | HALF CROWN | A - William Penn's Coat of Arms
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Reverse: To Counterfeit is DEATH. | Printed by D. HALL, and \ W. SELLERS. 1772. - Chevron design

Physical Description

  • Axis: 9
  • Color: black

  • Measurements

    • Height: 70
    • Width: 82
  • SerialNumber: 7019
  • Shape: Rectangle

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.29367
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Pennsylvania--Paper Money

Notes

  • Plate A

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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