Монеты России и СССР

1830. God Save the King Token. - There was a report that an issue of coins for the Isle of Man had occurred during the reign of George IV.; but it was simply this token. It certainly appeared in his reign, but was in no way connected with. the government, except by having a badly executed head of George III. on it. This token has also had the name of " Mc.Turk's Token;" by others it was known as " Caine's Token;" and again as "Carter's Token." It is now easily explained how this piece, became associated with the names before-mentioned; the issuers being relatives, or connected in business, the dies consequently came into the possession of different persons at different times. Another person of the name of Christian purchased a large packet of these tokens, and issued them on his on account. Some time back, evidence was furnished me from the daughter and son-in-law of John McTurk (the former parties still living) confirming the above facts. This token was looked upon by English numismatists as an English token; and I believe I was the first to discover the error generally made. Of this " God Save the King Token" there are two varieties, the most common one in copper, the penny having on the Obv. the head of George III. looking to the right; "God Save the King"; 1830. On the Rev. " For Publick Accommodation."