1811 BRISTOL PENNY TOKEN

A scarce Bristol penny token from 1811, a fascinating piece of local numismatic history. This copper token was issued during the Napoleonic Wars when official coinage was in short supply, and businesses minted their own tokens for everyday transactions.

The 1811 Bristol penny represents an important period in British monetary history, reflecting the commercial vitality of this major West Country port. These tokens are now highly sought after by collectors of British tokens, regional history, and Georgian-era numismatics.

Condition varies with age. A desirable addition to any collection of British tokens or Bristol memorabilia. Each token tells the story of early 19th-century commerce and local enterprise.