Got this neat old Penny for a great price, the year that Lord Cornwallis was dubbed Marquis in England was 1894 but I am unsure of the real age of this Conder Penny Token. That date also appears incised on the edge. If anyone knows when these were minted, I would appreciate the info. Here's my coin and it is worn but very nice and original. ( light makes reverse look more golden but the obverse is closer to actual color ) GREAT BRITAIN Suffolk Bury D&H #4 Conder Penny Obverse: Bust in cocked hat, facing left, with text: CHARLES MARQUIS CORNWALLIS Reverse: Figure of Fame standing between weapons of war, and text: "HIS FAME RESOUNDS FROM EAST TO WEST" Edge: text: "VALUE ONE PENNY AT P DECKS POST OFFICE BURY 1794 A Picture ( I believe Currier and Ives ) , of the Cornwallis surrendering his sword at Yorktown to General Washington. October 19, 1781. Every kid had this moment in US History in grammar school I should hope. Known as Conder tokens in the US, and as Provincial Tokens in the UK. Conder Tokens are named after James Conder who was an early collector and cataloger of these interesting coins. Since they were minted independently of government, the creators of these tokens had the freedom to make political statements, social commentary, honour great men, ideals, great events, or just advertise their businesses.
I mistakenly posted Cornwallis was dubbed Marquis in 1894 in the post but it is 1794. Still I have a doubt this is the date it was minted, maybe close but does anyone know for sure?
