2 Shillings - Williams Bros. Direct Supply Stores Ltd ND (1910-1963) front 2 Shillings - Williams Bros. Direct Supply Stores Ltd ND (1910-1963) back
2 Shillings - Williams Bros. Direct Supply Stores Ltd ND (1910-1963) photo

2 Shillings - Williams Bros. Direct Supply Stores Ltd ND

 
Tin clad iron 1.75 g -
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Type
Trade tokens › Co-operative tokens
Years
1910-1963
Value
2 Shillings (⅒)
Composition
Tin clad iron
Weight
1.75 g
Size
38 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#122828
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Other side of the obverse print.

Comment

Two young brothers, John and Alfred Williams, from Sheerness in Kent founded their business in 1872 with their first small shop located in Caledonian Road, Islington. The Times 16/11/1963 reported that Williams Brothers Direct Supply Stores Ltd had 150 grocery, butchers & hardware shops in the Home Counties and North London.