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Very Rare
1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Year | 1811 |
| Denomination | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Face value | 12p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Shilling |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1831 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.500g |
| Diameter | 24.5mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
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). Script: Latin
Reverse
Lettering across eight horizontal lines within circle, legend around. Script: Latin
across eight horizontal lines within circle, legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: TO FACILITATE TRADE ·ISSUED IN BRISTOL AUGt 12·1811·
Silver content
Gross troy oz
0.1447
Purity unknown — melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx)
£8.76
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