Grading Advice Sought On A Very Old US (Make That U.c.) Two Dollar Note

Has anyone out there ever heard of THE UNITED COLONIES? I never knew that the moniker THE UNITED STATES was born of a British royalty sanctioned and exploited --yet to be disowned - forebear. Yet I find it enshrined in once precious currency . I learned from these notes, today. It leaves me to wonder what meaningful instructional fun waits yet to be found in my embrace of this hobby - half from instruction. Please, if you are able, instruct! Note the date: 1775.

On 10/14/2020 silverstash119 posted: 1776 PHILADELPHIA 6 PENCE. I found his/hers while roaming the community. It's a fun post to visit, especially if one happens to own related items. I retrieved mine - unseen for many decades.

@silverstash119 responded that s/he forked over $229.00 for the note. I found that interesting. More interesting was his/her purpose in posting. @silverstash119 sought opinions as to whether or not S/he should increase his/her investment in his/her acquisition (pay to have it graded). I saw no encouragement, no discouragement.

I have two specimens, therefore I'll do two posts. I'll tag both with the same set of questions. I more than assume that there are experienced currency collectors hereabouts. I'd love every scintilla of guidance I might glean. Forgive, please, my use of plural herein. I plan to post a sequel related to a second owning.

Are these of interest to currency collectors? How interesting (create and use a scale if it will serve)? What kind of grade would an experienced currency collector award this? Should I invest in a TPG before my disposal (soon to happen)?

These measure approximately 3 in. by 3.5 in.





I'd really love to have a few of my questions above anwered. Not many I send to this community are. I'll upload my four d0llar U.C. note separately as instructed.

Kevin