United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies
3 Pence - Williams Brothers Direct Supply Stores ND front 3 Pence - Williams Brothers Direct Supply Stores ND back
3 Pence - Williams Brothers Direct Supply Stores ND photo
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3 Pence - Williams Brothers Direct Supply Stores ND front 3 Pence - Williams Brothers Direct Supply Stores ND back
© Global Coins

3 Pence - Williams Brothers Direct Supply Stores ND

 
- 1.53 g 26.8 mm
Description
Location
 United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Type
 Trade tokens › Co-operative tokens
Value
 3 Pence (1⁄80)
Weight
 1.53 g
Diameter
 26.8 mm
Shape
 Round
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-14
References
Numista
 N#192892
Rarity index
 81%

Reverse

Lettering: 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.

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