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6 Shillings - George III
1804 year| Silver | 27 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1801-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1804 |
| Value | 6 Shillings (3⁄10) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Hibernia seated left holding spray. Value & date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF IRELAND TOKEN
1804
SIX SHILLINGS
Edge
Plain, undertype of 8 Reales pattern.
Comment
Re- Struck from Spanish & Colonial 8 Reale Coins to alleviate the shortage of silver resulting from the Napoleonic wars. Under type is sometimes visible this will increase the value by around 10%Example:
Photos by @Infierno
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 6 Shillings - George III 1804 from Ireland made of Silver weighing 27g is that it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Ireland, and as a result, many private tokens were issued by businesses and individuals to fill the gap. This coin is an example of one such token, which was issued by a merchant or trader and was used as a form of currency in everyday transactions. Despite being made of silver, it was not officially recognized by the government and was not legal tender.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1804 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Shillings - George III 1804 coin.
