Ok, heres a harder one than my last one. ;)

[yellow1053]

Ok, here's a harder one than my last one.

date of 1810, but not much else known.

 

[trikikiwi]

Re: Ok, here's a harder one than my last one.

After the capture of Gibraltar in 1704, ordinary British coins started to circulate in the City. However, to relieve an acute shortage of small change, a local merchant, Robert Keeling, started issuing copper tokens during 1802. This was, by then, a normal practice by many traders and shopkeepers in Britain.
Robert Keeling went on to produce a second issue in 1810

This new issue has a number of differences. On the Obverse can be seen the inscription ‘Payable at Robert Keeling & Sons’ as opposed to the 1802 inscription which read ‘Payable at R.Keelings’. This change maybe due to Mr. Keeling setting roots in Gibraltar, which can be seen to be spelt correctly in this issue. More interestingly is the image of a Lion, a sign of Britain and possibly denoting strength, holding the Keys to the fortress in its paw. On the reverse stands the image of the Castle, with locked doors, and without the Key. The text on the reverse is also noteworthy, as it refers to a ‘VALUE ONE QUARTO’ or ‘VALUE TWO QUARTOS’ (a probable use of llanito as these tokens were loosely based on the Spanish Cuartos).




http://www.treasury.gov.gi/Early_Coins01.htm

Mike

 

[yellow1053]

Re: Ok, here's a harder one than my last one.

http://www.treasury.gov.gi/Early_Coins01.htm

Mike

Awesome! thanks Mike!

 

[trikikiwi]

Re: Ok, here's a harder one than my last one.

My pleasure Jim. I learn so much myself, by searching for the answer to other's unknowns, so I thank you for posting your treasure.

Cheers, Mike

 

[IronSpike]

Re: Ok, here's a harder one than my last one.

Nice coin and great ID trikikiwi