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3 Shillings Bank Token
1813 year| Silver (.891) | 12.86 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 3 Shillings (3⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1813-1971) |
| Composition | Silver (.891) |
| Weight | 12.86 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1834 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#17905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THREE
SHILLINGS
TOKEN
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Edge
Plain
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 3 Shillings (Bank Token) 1813 from Jersey (British Crown dependencies) made of Silver (.891) weighing 12.86 g is that it was used as a form of currency in Jersey during a time when there was a shortage of official currency. The token was issued by a local bank and was accepted as legal tender, demonstrating the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Jersey in the face of economic challenges.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1813 | 71104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Shillings (Bank Token) 1813 coin.
