Object number
A6768
Description
Token; imitation spade guinea; copper alloy, used for advertising die sinkers & toolmakers; obv: right laureate bust of George III; rev: crowned 'spade' shield with royal arms & amended motto. The deceptive 1701 date is a modified 1791. The modified reverse legend incorporates the manufacturer's name: 'G(eorge) Y(orke) I(Iliffe) ET F(rederick) G(ardner) REX S UF(olk) ST D(ie) S(inkers) T(ool) M(akers) ET(c).
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Production period
later 19th century, circa 1880
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