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1 Shilling Dorsetshire - Poole / J. Ferris
1811 year| Silver | - | 24.0 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 |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Legend across four horizontal lines above crossed laurel sprigs, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VALUE
JAMES FERRIS
SILVERSMITH
POOLE
ONE SHILLING
Edge
Milled
Comment
Four varieties of this token are listed in Dalton and Davis:Dalton#5, Davis#4
O: As above.
R: As above, an ornament above POOLE.
Dalton#6, Davis#5
O: As above.
R: No ornament above POOLE, four leaves and berries on right hand sprig and one in the centre (images above).
Dalton#7, Davis#6
O: As above.
R: Five leaves and berries on the right hand sprig, the two last berries are nearly side by side.
Dalton#8, Davis#7
O: As above,
R: Similar to last, the two last berries at the right are over each other.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Shilling (Dorsetshire - Poole / J. Ferris) 1811 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in circulation, particularly in rural areas. As a result, many private token issuers, such as J. Ferris, stepped in to fill the gap by producing their own coins, like this one, which were accepted as legal tender by local merchants and traders. This coin, made of silver, features an image of a ship on the obverse (front) side, which represents the maritime history and importance of the port town of Poole in Dorsetshire.
