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1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade (1811)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1811 |
| Denomination | 1 Shilling |
| Face value | 5p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1831 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.500g |
| Diameter | 24.5mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
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).
Lettering across eight horizontal lines within circle, legend around.
across eight horizontal lines within circle, legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: TO FACILITATE TRADE ·ISSUED IN BRISTOL AUGt 12·1811·
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Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records| Grade | Latest | Median | 30d Δ | All-time range | Sales (1yr) | Total sales | Last sale | |
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| VF | £23.00 🔒 eBay | £23.00 (1) | – | £23.00 – £23.00 | 1 | 1 | 09-08-2026 | |
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| MS-61 | £137.60 🔒 | £137.60 (1) | – | £137.60 – £137.60 | 0 | 1 | 30-08-2025 | |
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About the 1811 1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade
The 1811 1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade is a circulating 1 shilling coin, struck in silver. It weighs 4.5g and measures 24.5mm across. Reverse design: Lettering across eight horizontal lines within circle, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1831), so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1811 1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade worth?
Verified sold prices for the 1811 1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade run from £23.00 to £138 across 2 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its silver content is worth up to £5.78 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1811 1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade?
Check the weight 4.5g and diameter 24.5mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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