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1788 English Coin - Token ID

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1788-English-Coin---Token-ID
1788-English-Coin---Token-ID

I realize that the item is rough but just curious if anyone can ID this thing, found in my Fathers stuff. Its dated 1788
Thanks

I posted this here because I thought "Challenge Coins" was taken literally. I'm sure its in the wrong place so sorry and move if needed.
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It is a brass replica of a gold guinea. These were made as card-game gambling tokens, often sold in a little bag with a pack of cards. Britain eventually tightened the laws, prohibiting "lookalike" card tokens such as these. I believe these guinea tokens usually date from the period around 1800-1850.

They were usually produced by the button and badge making companies in Birmingham, though some were produced overseas and imported. Often, the manufacturer encodes their name into the abbreviated Latin inscription. This one seems to have been made by a "Charles Peverell" (you can read the name to the left of the shield).

Not too valuable, especially in this condition. These guys sell them in much better condition for six pounds apiece.
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Thanks for the info.
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