Record ID: LANCUM-069173
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Token or gaming counter which is an imitation 'spade' guinea of George III (1760-1820). It was made from brass in Birmingham, England, Great Britain, after 1790. This coin-like gaming piece was 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, but altered during transcription and usually with incorrect dates. The type was revived in the 1860s, when they carried the names of the firms whic…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-80F032
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Brass token , spade Guinea
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carlisle', grid reference and parish protected.