5 Shillings - Williams Bros. Direct Supply Stores Ltd ND (1910-1963) front 5 Shillings - Williams Bros. Direct Supply Stores Ltd ND (1910-1963) back
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5 Shillings - Williams Bros. Direct Supply Stores Ltd ND

 
Brass 3.1 g 21.57 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Type
Trade tokens › Co-operative tokens
Years
1910-1963
Value
5 Shillings (¼)
Composition
Brass
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
21.57 mm
Thickness
1.18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#40378
Rarity index
50%

Reverse

Words surrounding value in inner circle, double sided.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WILLIAMS BROS. DIRECT SUPPLY STORES LTD. ·
5/-

Edge

Plain

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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1910-1963)  - - - - - -

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