1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol Quay / Army andc ND
1811 year| Silver | 3.72 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.72 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#239489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription across three horizontal lines , legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE AT GOVERNMENT STORES
No. 37
QUAY
BRISTOL
Edge
Plain
Comment
There is a similar shilling token with additional lettering and date to the reverse - R TRIPP & Co. / 1811 (Dalton#51, Davis#47).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Shilling (Somersetshire - Bristol Quay / Army andc) ND (1811) from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of economic hardship and currency shortages in the early 19th century. The token was minted by a private company, the Bristol Quay Company, and was intended to serve as a substitute for the official currency of the time, which was in short supply. The token's design features an image of a sailing ship on one side and an image of a soldier on the other, reflecting the importance of trade and military power in the region at the time. Despite its origins as a makeshift currency, the Token 1 Shilling has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
