Need Help Identifying a 1701 Coin !

jdimmick

I have a 1701 Copper Piece that looks to be Great Britain, but cant seem to locate it in the World coin book, I found one that looks identical, but it is of a different metal. Cam anyone help , the coin is in choice XF+ Condition especially for an early 1700's coin. Also approx value would help, thanks

JCMhouston

Well it is interesting, unfortunately George III was king in 1801, but not 1701.

In any case it purports to be a copper striking of a Geo. III Guinea or Half Guinea.

Daltonista

Looks like an imitation spade guinea token/counter/jeton to me.
Many hundreds of varieties were issued, mostly in brass, I believe.

Read all about them here.

(From the Token Corresponding Society.)

Best to all ~
Tom

farthing

I agree, an imitation spade guinea counter/jeton

jdimmick

Thanks for all the help folks, very much appreciated!!