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1 Shilling Dorsetshire - Shaftesbury / Bank Token
1811 year| Silver | - | 25.0 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 | 25.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.09 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#18020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend across seven lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DORSETSHIRE
WILTSHIRE
AND
SHAFTESBURY
BANK TOKEN
Value
ONE SHILLING
Edge
Milled
Comment
Obverse and reverse varieties exist, also struck in copper on a large flan.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Shilling (Dorsetshire - Shaftesbury / Bank Token) 1811 from United Kingdom is that it was issued by a private bank, the Shaftesbury Bank, during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in circulation. This coin was made of silver and was used as a substitute for the official currency, the British pound, in the town of Shaftesbury in Dorsetshire. This token currency was accepted as legal tender in the local area and was used for everyday transactions. Despite being issued by a private bank, the coin was still subject to regulations and had to meet certain standards to ensure its authenticity and value.
