c.1811 Shilling Token H. Morgan - Leicestershire, Leicester, England

Country: Leicestershire, Leicester, England (United Kingdom)
King: George III (1760-1820)
Private issue (H. Morgan) 
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1⁄20)
Currency: Currency tokens (1798-1816)
Year: Undated (1811-1812)
Metal: Silver
Weight: 3.8 g. 
Diameter: 25 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Grade: VF30
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
References: Dalton# 1, Davis# 1

Obverse:
Arms of Leicester (cinquefoil between olive sprigs), lettering above and below with value.

Lettering:
ONE
SHILLING
SILVER TOKEN

Reverse:
Legend around eight lines of inscription within inner circle.

Lettering:
DERBY
LEICESTER
NORTHAMPTON
AND RUTLAND
LICENSED
SHILLING
SILVER
TOKEN
H. MORGAN LICENSED MANUFACTURER 12 RATHBONE PLACE LONDON

Edge:
Diagonal milling.

Comments:
H. Morgan was a recognised and prolific token manufacturer.

Référence : Dalton# 1, Davis# 1

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...

Collection : English, Scottish & Irish, Conder Tokens, Commonwealth & Colonial Tokens