© ZacUK
© ZacUK
6 Pence Not Local - Britannia on cannon ND
| Silver | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1811-1812 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1817 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#109015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left on a cannon, extending in her right hand an olive branch. Lettering above
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIA
Edge
Milled
Comment
Catalogue: (D 18, 19)Non-local undated Sixpence token, rare.
Mentioned in "The silver token-coinage mainly issued between 1811 and 1812" described and illustrated by R. Dalton. In there number 237 is a sixpence, and number 236 is a shilling of same design ...
Within an oak wreath, 1811. ONE; on the thick strokes of the letters, SHILLING SILVER TOKEN, in indented letters.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 6 Pence (Not Local - Britannia on cannon) ND (1811-1812) from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver is that it was used as a form of currency in the British colonies during a time when there was a shortage of official currency. The token was issued by private companies and individuals and was accepted as legal tender in the colonies. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as currency during this time period.
