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HI Guys, can someone tell me what is it? I tried to find in SPINK without result.

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HI Guys, can someone tell me what is it? I tried to find in SPINK without result.

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Many thanks

It could be :

either a brass gaming token - these were common in the 18th and 19th Centuries, usually featuring imitation gold coins of George III or Victoria, either with a false (i.e. impossible) date, or a spurious legend. Not sure I ever remember seeing a William III example though.

or it is a brass coin weight. The legend "1/2 GVINEA W" would make that a strong candidate.

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It looks like a guinea weight to me. Contact Paul Withers at Galata for more info, he's into them big time.

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Hello,

I have also found one of these coins, any idea how old it is and if it is of any value?

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Not a coin as per above with only nominal (IMO) value to some collectors as a guinea weight. None for me though....

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Its a brass half guinea coin weight of William III. They where used to check the weight of a real half guinea as counterfeits were rife in them days. Dates to between 1690- 1702. 

Value is anywhere between £25- £50. Thats roughly what they sell for on eBay. People do collect them so if you put it on eBay with a buy it now price it will likely sell. Seems to have some good detail to it so it will sell easily i think. Nice find

 

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Guest Richard

Thank you for the information 

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