Great Britain. 1773 Sentimental Magazine Tokens

Copper. Includes: March, 1773. George III. W010c. Choice EF. 25.0 mm, 90.8 grains; and Undated (July, 1773). William Beckford. W050c. Very Choice AU. 25.0 mm, 86.0 grains. The Sentimental Magazine Token series consists of 13 pieces, struck in England by the famous die artisan, Thomas Kirk, and issued monthly from January, 1773 through January, 1774 to subscribers to his Sentimental Magazine. There are silver and other off-metal strikes known of the series, all of which are rare. Here's a great start to an intriguing series of 18th-century coppers. (Total: 2 pieces)