1773 Sentimental Magazine Token Duke of Glocester Nice Copper Medalet by Kirk

Description

Nice old promotional token / medal issued as premiums to subscribers to the British Sentimental Magazine. I recall reading that there is speculation that some of these pieces may have circulated in commerce as "coppers" - a farthing valuation seems most likely.
Sized about 26mm & 5.7g.
In 1773 the
Bath Journal
reported on these tokens:
A NEW MAGAZINE With every number of which will be given a curious MEDAL, struck on fine metal, about the Size and Weight of a Guinea , executed by Mr. KIRK, who is universally esteemed the First Artist in London in his Profession. This Medal will of itself, exclusive of the Magazine, be Worth at least Half-a-Crown; it will represent some reigning Toast, some Great Personage, some Hero celebrated in the Annals of our own Kingdom, or in those of the Continent, some Patriot, or some uncommon literary Genius. On Thursday the First of April will it be Published, price Six-Pence, In which will be given an elegant Medal of His Majesty George III. The Dye of which is executed by Mr. Kirk, and esteemed a most Striking Likeness; and also embellished with Copper-Plates, designed and engraved by the best Masters NUMBER I. [to be continued Monthly] of The SENTIMENTAL MAGAZINE or, GENERAL ASSEMBLAGE of SCIENCE, TASTE and ENTERTAINMENT. Calculated to amuse the mind, to improve the Understanding, and to amend the Heart. London : Printed for the Authors, and sold by G. KEARSLEY, removed from Ludgate Street to No46 in Fleet Street, and by all other Booksellers in Great Britain and Ireland . The MEDAL to be given with each number will be sealed up in a kind of silky paper provided for that purpose. This will prevent any injury to the fine impression of the dye; and it will be so affixed to the magazine, as to render it portable with it without any inconvenience.
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**One cent (small wheat or memorial cent) coin is included in the images for size reference only and is not a part of this listing.**
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**One cent (small wheat or memorial cent) coin is included in the images for size reference only and is not a part of this listing.**
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