Great Britain ‘Spade Half Guinea’ Token ‘1791’ - with the name of George III

Great Britain ‘Spade Half Guinea’ Token ‘1791’ – with the name of George III
1.69g. 22mm. AU/UNC. Obv.: Laureate bust of George III right; “GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA” Rev.: Royal coat of arms in a crowned spade shield; “GW·ET·A·W·R·EX·H·W·P·W·HOC·Y·HILL ·1791·” Imitations of gold guineas and their fractions were used as gaming counters, commemorative medalets and give-away advertising pieces. Often holed for a watch chain. They continued to be produced until the first decades of the 20th century.