Record ID: GGAT-FEC976
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Workflow stage: Published
Brass token made during the end of the 18th century. It is a gaming token made in the style of a George III gold Spade Guinea. These were produced in reasonable quantity for use in card and other gambling games. A date of 1701 is commonly found on these and as this date is impossible as George III reigned 1760-1820. This incorrect date prevented their use in counterfeit. In more recent times this token has been re-used as mine check. With B 89 stamped on the obverse side. These tallies were used as part of a system for ensuring the correct pay by 'checking' in and out of the wor…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 15th September 2020
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Record ID: LANCUM-3ED6A9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Promotional token from Shell Garages early 1970s. One side shows a picture of a 1970 Lamborghini Miura, the other side has the Shell Petroleum logo and some details of the car. This was one of a set of 20 'coins' and dates from 1970. The diameter is 22mm and the weight 1.71g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2016
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Record ID: LIN-DDB187
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle' toy token. The obverse is decorated with relief moulded squares and rectangles, and bears the legend: Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles New York City Sewer. The reverse depicts the 'Sewer Dragster', below which would have been the legend 'BLIMP GLIDER'. This medallion was one of a group of limited edition tokens issued in 1990 as part of the merchandising for the popular cartoon series. This token was found in the middle of a rural field, along with a thin spread of Roman, medieval and post-medieval artefacts. It is therefore recorded here as an item of p…
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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