Great Britain 18th Century Propaganda Token with Spence Counterstamps
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27mm diameter, 6.84g bronze disk stamped with propaganda slogans on both sides. One side reads:
SPENCE’S PLAN
FAT BAIRNS
The other side reads:
AND
EVERY
BLESSING
Probably made from a very worn farthing token. Another item with Spence counter stamps can be seen here.
Coin Information
| Reference Number: | C061705 |
| Country: | Great Britain |
| Year: | 18th Century |
| Grade: | Good |
References:
Seaby, P. (1970). British Tokens and their Values . London, UK:B.A. Seaby Ltd. pp195-196
thomasspence.co.uk, accessed 17 June 2014, http://thomas-spence-society.co.uk/index.html
Thompson, R.H. The Dies of Thomas Spence (1750-1814). British Numismatic Journal, vol. 38, pp. 126-162
Whiting, J.R.S. (1971). Trade Tokens: A Social and Economic History, London, UK:David & Charles pp128-130