1811 BRISTOL PENNY TOKEN

An exceptional example of early 19th-century British token coinage. This 1811 Bristol penny token represents a fascinating period when local merchants issued their own copper tokens to supplement the shortage of official currency. Struck in copper with distinctive Bristol-specific design elements, this token showcases the craftsmanship and commercial history of the era. A genuine piece of numismatic interest for collectors of British tokens, provincial currency, and historical memorabilia. Condition varies; please examine photos carefully. A tangible connection to Bristol's mercantile past and the creative solutions employed during the Napoleonic Wars when small change was scarce.