Worcestershire D&H 45bisI Worcester

Obv: Laureate bust facing right, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. (around), W A & Co below bust. Rev: A shield crowned, inscribed WORCESTER AUGUST 6 7 & 8 in four lines; M.B.V.ET.H.RES.G.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E. 1788 around. Edge: Scalloped. Good Extremely Fine. Silvered. Rare. Farthing. Intended to serve as gaming counters, these tokens represented King George III’s convalescence tour around the west country after his recovery from illness early that year.