Obv: Bust of George III, 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.F.ET.H.REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E. around, 1788 below. Edge: Scalloped.
VF. In brass. Scarce.
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.