British Milled - George III - 1762 Quarter Guinea - 'Love Token' > Lot No. 284

Description:
Dated 1762. Early Coinage. Twice bent for use as a 'love token'.

Measurements:
2.08 grams.

Condition:
Bent deliberately, otherwise about very fine.

References:
S. 3741.

Comments notes:
The giving of a deliberately bent coin as a token of love was common practice in the 17th/18th century period. Usually, the coin used was a silver sixpence and, rarely, as in this case, a gold coin was used. At five shillings and threepence, a quarter guinea represented a significant sum in the period so presumably indicated a quite serious affair! Interesting.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £100 - 150 (EUR 120 - 180; USD 160 - 240)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £320