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6 Pence Somersetshire - Bristol Bridge / Niblock and Latham
1811 year| Silver | - | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 0.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#162144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Central denomination within star, legend above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAYABLE BY
NIBLOCK & LATHAM
VALUE
6
PENCE
AT THEIR WAREHOUSE
BRIDGE ST & TROWBRIDGE
Edge
Diagonal milling
Comment
Reverse die varieties exist:Dalton#63, Davis#58 Reverse legend reads 'BRIDGES';
Dalton#64, Davis#59 Reverse legend reads 'BRIDGE St';
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 6 Pence (Somersetshire - Bristol Bridge / Niblock and Latham) 1811 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in circulation, particularly in rural areas. To address this issue, local businesses and merchants began issuing their own tokens, like this one, which could be used as a form of payment. These tokens were often made of silver or copper and featured the name of the issuer, the value of the token, and sometimes a unique design or symbol. Despite their local origins, some of these tokens, like the Token 6 Pence, have become highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and historical significance.
