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Unique ID: LIN-924F22
Object type certainty: Certain
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Bank token of George III (1760-1820), dated 1811. Contempory forgery.
Obverse description: Bull-necked bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: GEORGIUS III DEI GRAT[IA REX]. (George III by Grace of God King).
Reverse description: Wreath of oak leaves around legend over 4 lines:
Reverse inscription: BANK/TOKEN/3 SHILL./1811.
The coin has a plain edge
Die axis 12:00.
The 3 Shilling bank token was one of three denominations issued These tokens were issued by the bank of England between 1811 and 1816, during the Napoleonic wars and were used as coins. The bust was by engraver Lewis Pingo
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 33mm. Weight 13.31g
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1811
Date to: Exactly AD 1811
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 13.31 g
Diameter: 33 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Three shillings
Ruler/issuer: George III of the United Kingdom
Category: Modern
Type: Three Shillings: George III (S 3769 - 3770)
Obverse description: Bull-necked bust laureate right
Obverse inscription: GEORGIUS III DEI GRAT[IA REX]
Reverse description: Wreath of oakĀ leaves around legend over 4 lines.
Reverse inscription: BANK/TOKEN/3 SHILL./1811
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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