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1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / E. Bryan
1811 year| Silver | - | 24.7 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 | 24.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two lines of lettering around oak wreath with issuers's name inside
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOMERSET WILTS DEVON·
GLOUCESTERSHIRE·
ISSUED BY
E · BRYAN
BRISTOL
NORTH AND SOUTH WALES·
AND BRISTOL TOKEN·
Edge
Milled
Comment
Two minor varieties exist:Dalton#21 Token pictured above;
Dalton#22 Similar obverse, date closer together, period after 1811; Similar reverse, E · BRYAN in a shorter line
Interesting fact
The Token 1 Shilling (Somersetshire - Bristol / E. Bryan) 1811 was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in circulation, particularly in rural areas. To address this issue, local merchants and traders began issuing their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as payment for goods and services. These tokens were often made of silver or copper and featured the name of the issuer, the value of the token, and sometimes a unique design or symbol. The Token 1 Shilling (Somersetshire - Bristol / E. Bryan) 1811 is a rare example of one of these tokens, making it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors.
