Shilling token commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Shilling token commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Obverse: Bust of the Admiral Lord Nelson in a tie-wig and uniform (left). Legend: 'COMMERCIAL TOKEN. I . B . X . R . 1811'. Reverse: Inscription (within a laurel wreath tied with a bow), 'ONE SHILLING VALUE'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1968
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - shilling
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1811
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm