Record ID: WMID-6F559B
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy imitation spade half guinea of George III (AD 1760 to AD 1820), produced between AD 1850 and AD 1900 for use as a gaming counter. A similar gaming token has been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-39A945 & WMID-1B6A26. Obverse: Head facing right Obverse inscription: illegible Reverse: Crowned central coat of arms. Reverse inscription: illegible Mint: Probably Birmingham Diameter: 21.4 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-5059F4
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable gaming piece or possible weight, of probable Early Medieval dating (c. AD 800 to c. AD 1000). The probable gaming piece is semi spherical in shape, with a flat base and five knops or nipples on the crown. The knops are of differing sizes, but the central one is largest. The sides of the probable gaming piece have regularly spaced vertical ridges running around the circumference. It has a diameter of 13.0 mm and is 9.0 mm tall. It weighs 6.3 g (0.22 oz). The probable gaming piece is a mid to light grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Several simi…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-1B6A26
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy imitation spade guinea of George III (AD 1760 to AD 1820), produced between AD 1850 and AD 1900 for use as a gaming counter. A similar gaming token has been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-39A945. Obverse: Head facing right Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS III DEI [ ] Reverse: Crowned central coat of arms. Reverse inscription: WCB ET REX FD BRI[ ] 1785 Mint: Probably Birmingham Die Axis: 12 o'clock Diameter: 23.6 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 2.5 g
Created on: Thursday 11th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-A67468
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double sided whist marker token, of Post Medieval dating (c. 1860s AD). The token is circular in shape, resembling a coin. The obverse depicts a soldier standing, with a sword at his side, and the legend CHEVALIER around the top. The reverse depicts a gentleman standing, with the legend, ESQUIRE around the top. It has a die axis of 12 o'clock. It has a diameter of 17.6 mm, and is 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.3 g. These markers were sold as a set of four to be used as markers in the game of Whist during the 1860s AD.
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0B40D6
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy gaming peg, probably from a cribbage set, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1600 to AD 1900). The peg has a tapering shank above which there are a horizontal groove and ridge. A globular head is placed above this. It measures 27.49 mm long, 6.95 mm diameter wide (maximum). It weighs 4.2 g. The peg is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. This peg is similar to that recorded as WMID-8D5BD1 & WMID-4FC4C4, which was identified as a peg from a cribbage set. Cribbage was invented in the 17th century and its creation is attributed by John Aubr…
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-39A945
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled copper alloy imitation guinea of George III (AD 1760 to AD 1820), milled during the late 19th Century AD (1850 AD to 1900 AD). The obverse depicts George III, wearing a laureate wreath, facing right. The legend is hard to read but probably read GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. The reverse depicts central coat of arms surmounted by crown. The shield bears four panels containing detailed rendering of rampant lions, harp and fleur de lys. The originals were nicknamed 'spade' guineas due to the shape of the shield. The reverse legend is hard to read, but probably reads W.C.B. …
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-DE5B07
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy probable gaming piece, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The gaming piece is sub rectangular in plan, and rectangular in section. One surface exhibits two (2) punched annulets (located in corners) and a stamped / incuse capital letter 'P' in the centre. The reverse has a stamped annulet in the centre. It measures 11.59 mm in length, 13.99 mm wide and 4.21 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 g (0.14 oz). The gaming piece is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Three similar gaming pieces have been recorded on the PAS d…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2013
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Record ID: WMID-4FC4C4
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy gaming peg, probably from a cribbage set, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1600 to AD 1900). The peg has a tapering shank above which there are three discoidal collars and a globular head above this. It measures 27.34 mm long, 7.00 mm diameter wide (maximum). It weighs 3.4 g. The peg is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. This peg is similar to that recorded as WMID-8D5BD1, which was identified as a peg from a cribbage set. Cribbage was invented in the 17th century and its creation is attributed by John Aubrey to the English poet…
Created on: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6CF315
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete cast lead alloy possible gaming counters, of uncertain dating, probably Post Medieval to Modern (AD 1600 to AD 1900). Both counters are cylindrial in plan, with a domed top and a flat base. The sides have been facetted with incised vertical ribs. The first one measures 16.40 mm tall, and has a diameter of 18.09 mm. It weighs 32.2 g. The second one measures 16.39 mm tall, with a diameter of 18.04 mm. It weighs 33.2 g. Together they weigh 65.5 g. Both are a mid to dark grey colour with an even surface patina. No direct parallel has been found for two artefacts, al…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6A2F12
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy probable gaming piece, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The gaming piece is sub square in plan, and rectangular in section. A casting line is present on three (3) out of the four (4) sides. Both sides exhibit five small round dots or pips, arranged with one in each corner and one in the middle. It measures 15.16 mm in length, 12.92 mm wide and 5.84 mm thick. It weighs 7.1 g. The gaming piece is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Two similar gaming pieces have been recorded on the PAS database as NCL-0C0…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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