George III Counter 1798
$25
George III, Imitation Guinea card counter 1798.
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GAMING COUNTER.
Imitation 'spade' guinea, after 1798, brass, octagonal scalloped unmilled edge.
Likely struck in Birmingham. (scarce type).
Obverse: GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA.
Portrait of George III, wearing laurel wreath to right.
Obverse: REVERSE: central coat of arms surmounted by crown. The shield bears four panels containing schematic rendering of rampant lions, harp and fleur de lys. Surrounding legend 'M.B.F.ET.H.REX.F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E 1798'.
Fine.
