A6763

Token; imitation spade guinea; copper alloy, used for gambling, jewellery & advertising; obv: right laureate bust of George III (quite corroded); rev: crowned 'spade' shield with royal arms. This very common type of imitation guinea were said to have been thrown by the actress Vesta Tilley to her audiences as souvenirs.

later 19th/ early 20th century

token, imitation spade guinea