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3 Shillings - George III Bank of England Token
| Silver (.8916) | 14.7 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of England |
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1811-1812 |
| Value | 3 Shillings (3⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.8916) |
| Weight | 14.7 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Legend above denomination and date within an oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK
TOKEN
3 SHILL.
1812
Comment
These Bank of England tokens were struck to a standard weight of 227 grains (or 9 dwt. 11 gr.), comprising 202.4 grains pure silver and 24.6 grains alloy.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token) 1811-1812 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis. The British government was facing a shortage of gold and silver coins, which led to the creation of these tokens. The Bank of England issued them as a temporary solution to address the issue, and they were accepted as legal tender. Despite their temporary nature, these tokens have become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1811 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token) 1811-1812 coin.
