© Alyattes
© Alyattes
6 Pence Yorkshire - York / Cattle and Barber
1811 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1811 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Currency tokens (1798-1816) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Central inscription across three lines, legend and ornaments above and below, toothed border.
Note: The top of B to centre of S
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIX PENCE
CATTLE
AND
BARBER
SILVER TOKEN
Comment
Similar sixpence token varieties exist:Dalton#93, Davis#71 O: The stem of palm is over the 1 of date
R: The top of B lines to centre of S
Dalton#94, Davis#72 O: The stem of palm is over the 1 of date
R: The top of B lines to bottom of S
Dalton#95, Davis#73 O: The stem of palm is between 1 and 8 of date
R: The top of B lines to bottom of S
There are also numerous varieties of shilling tokens using similar designs.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 6 Pence (Yorkshire - York / Cattle and Barber) 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 merchants and traders began issuing their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as payment for goods and services. These tokens were often made of silver or copper and featured unique designs, such as the image of a cattle and barber on the reverse side of this coin, which represented the local industries and trades. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people in the United Kingdom during a time of economic challenge.
