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5 Shillings Douglas Bank
1811 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 5 Shillings (¼) |
| Currency | Pound (1709-1839) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#107855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Inscription and date within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE DOUGLAS BANK CO
PROMISE
TO PAY
THE BEARER
ON DEMAND
5 SHILLINGS
BRITISH
1811
AT THEIR BANK, DOUGLAS
Engraver: Thomas Halliday
Interesting fact
The 5 Shillings coin from the Isle of Man, issued in 1811, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. This coin was also part of a series of coins issued by the Douglas Bank, which was established in 1809 and was the first bank on the Isle of Man to issue its own currency. The coin's design features a portrait of King George III on one side and a depiction of the Triskelion, a symbol of the Isle of Man, on the other. Despite its age, some of these coins are still in circulation and are highly sought after by collectors.
