© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
Encased Farthing - Forsyth Lucky Coin (George VI) ND
| Bimetallic: bronze centre in aluminium ring | - | 31.5 mm |
| Location | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Currency | Encased Tokens |
| Composition | Bimetallic: bronze centre in aluminium ring |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#169718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
King George VI
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHIRTS CRAVATS PAJAMAS
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP
Comment
Similar tokens (earlier dated farthings) are listed on tokencatalog.com attributed to Kitchener, Canada. There was indeed a shirtmaker named Forsyth there, but I suspect these tokens are more likely from one in Glasgow, Scotland.https://www.theglasgowstory.com/image/?inum=TGSA05203
