Description
1811 Hampshire Andover Silver Shilling Token
Description: This 1811 Hampshire Andover Silver Shilling Token, issued by W.S. & I. Wakeford, is a remarkable example of early 19th-century British token coinage and adds a rare and historical piece to your collection. It is catalogued as Dalton 11.
Key Features:
- Year: 1811
- Issuer: W.S. & I. Wakeford
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 3.7 grams
- Diameter: 25 mm
- Condition: VF plus
- Catalogue Reference: Dalton 11
- Price: £75
Highlights:
- Historical Significance: Represents the economic history of Hampshire during the early 1800s.
- Design Details: Features the Borough Arms with a lion standing in front of an oak tree on the obverse, and a wreath of oak leaves with a four-line inscription on the reverse.
- Collector’s Item: A valuable addition for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.