What is the value of an 1811 British Eighteenpence bank token?

Answer 1

There are two variants of this coin.

Variant 1 - First bust - Obverse showing George III head and shoulders.

A British 1812 silver Three Shilling bank token (George III), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £25 to £200 GBP.

A British 1812 silver Three Shilling bank token (George III)(Proof FDC), might fetch up to £650 GBP.

A British 1812 silver Three Shilling bank token (George III)(Proof in gold FDC) is considered to be extremely rare.

A British 1812 silver Three Shilling bank token (George III)(Proof in platinum FDC) is considered to be extremely rare.

Variant 2 - Second bust - Obverse showing George III head only.

A British 1812 silver Three Shilling bank token (George III), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £25 to £225 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 2

A British 1811 silver Eighteenpence bank token (One Shilling and Sixpence)(George III)(George III in armour), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £15 to £135 GBP.

A British 1811 silver Eighteenpence bank token (One Shilling and Sixpence)(George III)(George III in armour)(Proof FDC), might fetch up to £450 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 3

A British 1815 silver Three Shilling bank token (George III), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £25 to £225 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 4

A British 1811 silver Three Shilling bank token (George III), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £25 to £200 GBP.

A British 1811 silver Three Shilling bank token (George III)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £500 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 5

A British 1812 silver Eighteenpence bank token (One Shilling and Sixpence)(George III)(George III in armour), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £15 to £150 GBP.

A British 1812 silver Eighteenpence bank token (One Shilling and Sixpence)(George III)(George III laureate bust, no armour), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £15 to £135 GBP.

A British 1812 silver Eighteenpence bank token (One Shilling and Sixpence)(George III)(George III laureate bust, no armour)(Proof FDC), might fetch up to £550 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 6

There were three different 1812 Bank of England bank token denominations minted in 1812 due to a shortage of change in circulation.

All have George III on the obverse.

Three Shillings (Reverse - BANK TOKEN 3 SHILL within wreath).

Eighteenpence (BANK TOKEN 1S. 6D within wreath).

Ninepence (BANK TOKEN 9D within wreath)(pattern coin only, not issued).

There were no 1 Shilling bank tokens issued unless perhaps it is a privately minted token.

Answer 7

A British 1814 silver Three Shilling bank token (George III), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £25 to £225 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 8

A British 1813 sterling silver Three Shilling bank token (George III), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £25 to £225 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 9

No. Due to the fact that the bank token has a face value of 3 Shillings, it would have to have been made from silver, and sterling silver at that.