Definition

• An obsolete slang term for a gold coin, and frequently used in the plural for money.

  Abraham Cowley, in his play, The Cutter of Coleman Street 1663 (ii. 5), says: "I'll go and provide the Spankers;" and Motteux, in his translation of Rabelais' Pantagruel (vi.), mentions "Old Gold, such as your Double Ducats, Rose-Nobles, Angels. Spankers, Spur-Royals."

Source

• Frey's Dictionary (American Journal of Numismatics, Vol. 50, 1916)

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