Object number
A6769
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; pierced for suspension. The manufacturer ('GL') is unidentified. The modified reverse legend incorporates the manufacturer's initials: 'GL REX F D M C M (machine chain makers) D(ie) S(inkers) T(ool) M(akers)S P ETC'.
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Production period
later 19th century, circa 1880
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