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Token - George III Half Guinea 'Spade' Gaming Token
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1788 |
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| Period | 18th century |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing laureate bust of King George III in high relief occupies the central field, with a flowing laurel wreath and queue visible. The surrounding legend reads GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA, imitating the obverse design of the contemporary half guinea gold coinage. |
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| Reverse description | Central device features the quartered Royal Arms of Great Britain surmounted by a crowned shield, with lions passant guardant, a lion rampant, fleurs-de-lis, and an Irish harp in the quarters, closely imitating the 'spade' shield design of the George III half guinea. The surrounding legend reads IN MEMORY OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS with the date 1788 at the base. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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