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1770 guinea
« on: January 04, 2010, 17:08 »
This has all the markings of a guinea and i have found a similar one on a site but this date dosn't match those if any one can help that would be great and whether its worth much thanks
 

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Re: 1770 guinea
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2010, 17:57 »
they were used for chips when playing cards & as for value about $15 - $30 i think  ???  :D.
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    Re: 1770 guinea
    « Reply #2 on: January 04, 2010, 21:05 »
    Wow that's quite a unique find Roger.......one of the oldest Aussie dug coins I've seen on here.

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    Re: 1770 guinea
    « Reply #3 on: January 05, 2010, 09:32 »
    There are lots of varieities of these imitation coins around. They are usually regarded as gambling chips. Here's one I found once.

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    Re: 1770 guinea
    « Reply #4 on: January 06, 2010, 21:46 »
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    Re: 1770 guinea
    « Reply #5 on: January 06, 2010, 23:09 »
    thanks guys for your help with this one , didn't realize gaming chips  have been around for that long ,
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