1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade obverse
Obverse
1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade

CountryUK Year1811 Denom1 Shilling MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£6.25
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1811
Denomination1 Shilling
Face value12p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
Demonetised1831
CompositionSilver
Weight4.500g
Diameter24.5mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (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) £6.25
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