United Kingdom 1 Shilling, 1811
Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Currency tokens
(1798 – 1816)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1811
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
4.5
Diameter (mm)
24.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from United Kingdom. Issued in 1811. Struck in Silver. Measures 24.5 mm and weighs 4.5 g.
- Obverse
- Arms of the city of Bristol, a castle with two towers and a ship sailing left, within inscribed Garter, legend around. Two crossed arms above, one holding a scale (Justice) and one a snake (Wisdom). (By virtue and industry)
- Reverse
- Lettering across eight horizontal lines within circle, legend around.
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1811 | — | August 12th |
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