Record ID: PUBLIC-5DA173
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gilded copper alloy token or Gaming counter in the style of a George III (AD 1760-1820) half guinea , dating to AD 1790. Dimensions: 19.8mm in diameter, weight: 2.72g. These coin-like gaming pieces were made in imitation of gold guineas and half guineas of George III's 'spade' type issued between 1787 and 1799. They were normally made of brass and can also be distinguished by their inscriptions which were usually those used on the original coin. Examples were produced from brass, as well as copper alloy, such as this example, which were…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WREX-60FAB0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete, but worn, gold half guinea of George III (1760-1820) minted in 1768 AD. Obverse has the second laureate head, right.  The legend reads GEORGIVS III DEI GRA[TIA].  The reverse has the crowned shield of arms DG M B FR ET HIB REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E 1768.  Coin has a milled edge (Spink no: 3732). Measurements: Diameter: 20.5mm; Weight: 2.88g; Die axis: 6
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: CORN-159475
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold half guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820), fourth laureate head, dating to AD 1777 on the coin.   Obverse: Laureate bust facing right, DEI.GRATIA.GEORGIUS.III Reverse: Crowned shield of arms, 77.M.B.F.E.TH.REX.F.D.B.ET.LD.S.R.I.A.T.ET.L.17 Spink (2014), page 414, no. 3734.  Measurements: Diameter, 20.30mm; Thickness, 0.81mm; Weight, 4.13g.
Created on: Friday 13th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carn Brea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-088CB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval to Modern gold half guinea of George III (AD 1760 - 1820). Dated to 1804 on the coin (Spink 3737). London mint. Spink (2000: 359) Coin measures 20mm in dimaeter and 4.18g in weight. 
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-41F7C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold half guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820), Second Head, dating to AD 1769 (Spink 2959). Mint of London. Ref: Spink 1976: 205.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ipswich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-58649B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold milled half-guinea of George III (1760 - 1820), dating to AD 1785. Fourth head. Spink Coins of England & The United Kingdom (2014): no 3734 Diameter: 20.5 mm Weight: 4.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
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Record ID: LVPL-1CA148
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, gold plated contemporary copy of probably a George III (AD 1760-1820) half guinea. Most of the gold plating is now missing. Obverse: Laureate head right. Legend: [GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA•] Reverse: Crowned quartered spade shaped shield of arms. Legend: [•M•B•F•ET•H•REX•F•D•B•ET•L•D•S•R•I•A•T•ET•E•...]
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 26th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1AC232
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete gold half guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820) dating to AD 1789. Fifth bust as Spink: 3735. The coin is bent slightly at the side. Obverse: Laureate head right. Legend: GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA• Reverse: Crowned quartered spade shaped shield of arms. Legend: •M•B•F•ET•H•REX•F•D•B•ET•L•D•S•R•I•A•T•ET•E•1789
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bronington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-3599C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn gold milled half guinea of George III, fourth head, dated 1775. As Spink 3734. 
Created on: Friday 11th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-4668D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn gold milled half guineas of George III, fourth head but date illegible. As Spink 3734.
Created on: Friday 19th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 19th March 2021
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