© 4wheels
© 4wheels
6 Pence Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade
1811 year| Silver | - | 20 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 | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.08 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Legend across eight horizontal lines within circle, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TO FACILITATE TRADE
·ISSUED IN BRISTOL AUGt 12·1811·
PAYABLE BY MESSrs
FRAs GARRATT
Wm TERRELL
EDWd BIRD
LANt BECK &
FRANs H.
GRIGG.
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 6 Pence (Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade) 1811 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, and private companies and individuals were allowed to issue their own tokens to fill the gap. This coin was issued by the Bristol Token Committee, and its unique design features a sailing ship on the obverse and a shield with the initials "BT" on the reverse.
