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1 Shilling Devon - Morgan's / Eddystone Lighthouse ND
1811 year| Silver | 3.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
3-line inscription within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEVON
SILVER
TOKEN.
HM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Shilling (Devon - Morgan's / Eddystone Lighthouse) ND (1811) from United Kingdom is that it was issued to commemorate the completion of the Eddystone Lighthouse, which was a significant engineering achievement at the time. The lighthouse was designed by John Smeaton and took 12 years to build, finally being completed in 1811. The coin's design features an image of the lighthouse on one side and a portrait of King George III on the other.
