The Collection of 19th Century Tokens formed by John Akins (Part I)
Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bristol Commercial Token Bank Co, imitation Shilling, 1811, in plated brass, arms and crest within Garter, flag on mast to centre of flag on tower, tail of serpent does not touches n of token, rev. legend, reading augt 12, carratt, ferrell, etc, edge grained, 3.53g/12h (D Somerset 30). Very fine for this base issue, very rare £50-£70
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Provenance: Bt Timeline November 2012