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).
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
BRISTOL TOKEN FOR XII PENCE
VIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA (Translation: By virtue and industry)
Reverse description
Lettering across eight horizontal lines within circle, legend around.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
TO FACILITATE TRADE
·ISSUED IN BRISTOL AUGt 12·1811·
PAYABLE BY MESSrs
FRAs GARRATT
Wm TERRELL
EDWd BIRD
LANt BECK &
FRANs H.
GRIGG.
