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1 Shilling Wiltshire - Marlborough / Old Bank
1811 year| Silver | 3.11 g | 24 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 | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#423464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination and date across four horizontal lines within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+MARLBOROUGH+
ONE
SHILLING
TOKEN
1811
OLD • BANK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Shilling (Wiltshire - Marlborough / Old Bank) 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 tokens like this one were issued by local businesses and merchants to fill the gap and facilitate trade. This coin, made of silver and weighing 3.11 grams, is a rare example of such a token and a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the people during that time.
