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6 Pence Staffordshire - Bilston / Rushbury and Woolley
1811 year| Silver | 2 g | 20.2 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 |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#227054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Central lettering across five lines, legend around in two circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE POUND NOTE FOR 40 TOKENS
COMMERCIAL CHANGE 1811
PAYABLE
BY
RUSHBURY
AND
WOOLLEY
Edge
Treadlike
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 6 Pence (Staffordshire - Bilston / Rushbury and Woolley) 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 tradespeople began issuing their own tokens, like this one, which could be used as a form of payment. These tokens were often made of cheaper metals, like copper or bronze, but this particular token was made of silver, indicating its higher value and importance.
