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SKU: 8998 Category:

George III Counter 1798

$25

George III, Imitation Guinea card counter 1798.

SKU: 8998 Category:

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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'.

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