1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade
The 1 Shilling Somersetshire - Bristol / To Facilitate Trade is a British 1 Shilling issued 1811 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Silver. Weight: 4.5 g. Diameter: 24.5 mm.
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Year | 1811 |
| Denomination | 1 Shilling |
| 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) |
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
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·