6 Pence Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade

€153,737.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1811
TypeToken
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyCurrency tokens (1798-1816)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness0.08 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dalton#55, Davis#51
Obverse descriptionArms of Bristol within inscribed Garter, legend around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBRISTOL TOKEN FOR V1 PENCE VIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA
(Translation: By virtue and industry)
Reverse descriptionLegend across eight horizontal lines within circle, legend around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTO FACILITATE TRADE ·ISSUED IN BRISTOL AUGt 12·1811· PAYABLE BY MESSrs FRAs GARRATT Wm TERRELL EDWd BIRD LANt BECK & FRANs H. GRIGG.
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1811  - -
Catalog ID3831323540
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