1785 George III Spade Guinea Token By "SIMCOX" - SIMCOX 1785 George III Spade Guinea Token

This listing features an 1785 George III Spade Guinea Token made by "SIMCOX". While George III tokens are fairly common, those crafted by George Simcox at his brass foundry in Birmingham are rare. He never created them to deceive; in fact, he even intentionally altered the King's likeness. Because they closely resembled genuine spade guineas, especially in poorly lit London streets at night, they sometimes fooled traders and cab drivers. It was common practice to bite the coin to verify its authenticity since gold is softer than brass; a real gold coin would give slightly when bitten. Dated 1795, this coin bears the same markings and inscription as a genuine spade guinea, with the word "SIMCOX" inscribed beneath the bust. This is a rare and interesting find!!! Thanks for stopping by TreasureHunterCo!!! 1785 George III Spade Guinea Token By "SIMCOX" - SIMCOX 1785 George III Spade Guinea Token