1812 George III 3 Shilling Bank Token – Silver Bank of England Issue

A classic piece of emergency silver coinage struck under the authority of the Bank of England during the Napoleonic Wars. This 1812 George III 3 Shilling Bank Token features the laureate bust of George III and an oak‑wreath reverse, issued to alleviate silver shortages when regular crown coinage was not being produced. Highly collectable for its historical context, attractive design, and substantial silver content.

• Denomination: 3 Shillings (Bank Token)
• Date: 1812
• Monarch: George III (1760–1820)
• Issuer / Mint: Bank of England, United Kingdom
• Metal: Silver, approximately .8916 fine
• Weight: 14.70 g (standard 227 grains)
• Diameter: 34 mm
• Mintage: Not precisely recorded / unknown
• Catalogue references: KM Tn5; Spink 3770; ESC 2084

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