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1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade
1811 year| Silver | 4.5 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 | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#193485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Lettering across eight horizontal lines within circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TO FACILITATE TRADE
·ISSUED IN BRISTOL AUGt 12·1811·
PAYABLE BY MESSrs
FRAs GARRATT
Wm TERRELL
EDWd BIRD
LANt BECK &
FRANs H.
GRIGG.
Edge
Milled
Comment
Bristol Commercial Token Bank CompanyThere are several varieties of this series of tokens from Dalton#23 (Davis#21) to Dalton#29 (Davis#26).
There are also a number of catalogued examples of contemporary forgeries of these genuine tokens.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Shilling (Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade) 1811 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, and private companies and individuals were allowed to issue their own tokens to fill the gap. This coin was one such token, issued by the Bristol Token Committee, and it features an image of a sailing ship on the reverse side, symbolizing the importance of trade and commerce in the region.
