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18 Pence Bank Token
1813 year| Silver (.891) | 6.45 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 18 Pence (3⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1813-1971) |
| Composition | Silver (.891) |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1834 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#25014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EIGHTEEN
PENCE
TOKEN
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Comment
The silver 1813 tokens were the first official coinages minted for Jersey. They were struck by the Royal Mint on the authority of an Order in Council from the Committee on Coins dated February 5, 1813 and were designed by Thomas Wyon Jr., the Chief Engraver.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 18 Pence (Bank Token) 1813 from Jersey (British Crown dependencies) made of Silver (.891) weighing 6.45 g is that it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Jersey, and private tokens like this one were used as a substitute for official currency. This token was issued by a local bank and was accepted as legal tender in Jersey.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1813 | 38740 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 18 Pence (Bank Token) 1813 coin.
