Shilling token, 1811

Shilling token, 1811. Two casts, obverse and reverse. Obverse: A bust, possible representing Nelson. Legend: 'COMMERCIAL TOKEN. I.B.X.R. 1811'. Reverse: The arms of Shaftesbury. Inscription: 'DORSETSHIRE WILTSHIRE & SHAFTESBURY BANK TOKEN'.

Object Details

ID: SEC0904
Type: Token cast
Display location: Not on display
People: Dorsetshire Wiltshire & Shaftesbury Bank
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 3 mm x 25 mm