It would be fun to see examples of many various Conder Tokens, so I hope other Conder collectors will post some photos. This one is from Bath, England and was issued by a grocer named Mary Lambe. Bath is a very quaint town with beautiful Georgian architecture, and Roman bath houses that can still be seen today.
The Prince of Wales crest tends to come poorly struck on most Conders so I was happy to find this example.
Another Allin's Panorama token That's a great example, yarm. It seems to have recieved a great strike on both sides, a fair indication that it was struck more than just once. I have heard that some Conders that were struck up to thirty times. Most makers did not have steam powered presses but used screw presses which were much less efficient. Here's an Allin's DH62 very similar to Moonshadow's. I have two examples of this issue. I'll post the other one soon. : )
Wow, what an elephant That is among the finest Pidcock tokens I have seen, hiho. It looks like an MS-65 or so. Terrific -- what a looker, on both sides. : )
Thanks for the compliment Larry. NGC called this MS62RB, which I felt was a little conservative. I also have a Middlesex 414 that looked at least MS64 to me that NGC called MS63RB. What do you think? Larry, if you ever land a gig at NGC grading Conder tokens I'll resubmit all my best ones...
I'll be watching for your shipments, hiho. LOL Well, regarding the Middlesex 414, I would have some problems in grading higher than Net MS-63, since I consider 10% of the obverse to display MS-62 characteristics, yet the reverse seems fully MS-65 or so. It looks like NGC has limited the token's grade because about 10% of high points on the obverse look 62-ish. BTW, those are nice tokens, SiberianMan, and their rims seem to be free of problems. Nice pics, too. : )
like the design of the wreath This is not a Conder token as it is dated 1811. I like the design of the wreath on this coin.
Gloucestershire Gloucester DH 19 - Ottley reverse in copper (from ebay, seller pics) Another recent pickup on ebay - Yorkshire York DH69 (seller pics) The token is actually darker in hand and I believe it to be lacquered. Still a very nice token and one I've wanted for some time.
Wonderful tokens everyone! I know there are more out there. Even tokens that have appeared on other threads can be posted again here, because it is great fun to see a lot of nice tokens all in one place. Here is another one...
Great idea for a thread Moonshadow! Beautiful token farthing. Great contrast between the devices and fields. Also liking those Pidcock tokens, Hiho. Here's a rather humble Middx 995a.
One of these days I need to send my tokens out for good photos! Otherwise I depend on sellers pictures. Buckinghamshire Slough DH 22 - from the Stacks St. Ludovico & Firth of Clyde sale My pics - Angusshire Dundee DH 39Bis (RR) farthing token from Alan Davisson ex. Francis Cokayne Angusshire Dundee DH 41 (R) farthing token from Alan Davisson ex. Francis Cokayne
I seem to have an affinity for the Gloucestershire tokens. Gloucestershire Gloucester DH 1 (S) from Gary Sriro Gloucestershire Badminton DH 48 (S). From ebay seller copaceticcoppers (Frank Torino) ex. Alan Davisson ex. Noble. I love having the envelops and tickets from previous owners!