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3 Shillings - George III Bank of England Token

Features

Issuer United Kingdom
Issuing bank Bank of England
King George III (1760-1820)
Type Emergency coinage › Official necessity coins
Years 1811-1812
Value 3 Shillings (3⁄20)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition Silver (.8916)
Weight 14.7 g
Diameter 35 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
16762
References KM# Tn4
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Sp# 3769
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Obverse

Laureate and cuirassed bust of King George III right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX

Translation: George III by Grace of God King

Engraver: Lewis Pingo

Reverse

Legend above denomination and date within an oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANK
TOKEN
3 SHILL.
1812

Comments

These Bank of England tokens were struck to a standard weight of 227 grains (or 9 dwt. 11 gr.), comprising 202.4 grains pure silver and 24.6 grains alloy.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1811  Photo $ 57 $ 140 $ 160 $ 750 80%
1812  Photo $ 470 24%

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Actual silver weight: 0.421 oz
Current silver price: 73.28 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)
Heritage Auctions
2026 May 4 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61619
Lot 25237
Internet Archive
4 May 2026 1811 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 915.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)
Heritage Auctions
2026 January 12 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York 3129
Lot 32124
Internet Archive
12 Jan 2026 1811 UNC
(NGC PR64+)
USD 2684.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232114
Lot 62426
Internet Archive
7 Apr 2021 1811 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232044
Lot 65330
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2020 1811 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232032
Lot 61339
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 1811 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 552.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232030
Lot 64314
Internet Archive
22 Jul 2020 1811 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 276.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 31161
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1811 UNC
(PCGS PR63)
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232220
Lot 63532
Internet Archive
12 May 2022 1811 AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231908
Lot 63210
Internet Archive
21 Feb 2019 1811 AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 168.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)Picture 1 of a sold 3 Shillings - George III (Bank of England Token)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232108
Lot 64421
Internet Archive
24 Feb 2021 1811 USD 87.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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