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  • 18th/19th/20th C Tokens

    George III had discontinued the making of copper coins in 1775. He found that they did not circulate. There were two main reasons. The huge number of counterfeit coins in circulation would be spent first — if the holder could get anyone to accept them. The nice, new, shiny penny would be saved — part of “Gresham’s Law”— that states that “Bad money drives the good money out.” The second reason they did not circulate was the counterfeiter — who would gather up the new issues, melt them down, and make 2 or 3 lightweight coppers out of one good one — thus doubling or tripling their money. Obviously, this latter only added to the counterfeits in circulation.

    A third reason existed. The large cities often had enough — or even an abundance — of coin. That most of it was “bad” coin was a fact, but at least it existed. The small towns out in the “provinces” were often completely without coin. Money has a habit of flowing to the major trade centers, never to return.

    In 1787, the Parys Mining Company, who mined copper ore — made a decision. They had the copper, and they had access to coining presses. Located in Anglesey, Wales, they were out of the mainstream. Little coin of any kind found its way there. They decided to make their own. Beginning in 1787, they produced Penny and Halfpenny tokens, of the correct weight, nice design, and a edge legend that stated they were payable in Regal funds by them. They were avidly accepted by the workers, and loved by the merchants. The mines themselves were important — there was now a supply of copper in Britain that had not existed before. Planchets for copper coins could now be made locally, at reasonable cost.

    Manufacturers and artists climbed on the bandwagon — producing designs that were not possible until improvements in coining manufacture due to the industrial revolution made it so. The need for correct weight coin existed — and there were lots of people willing to fill the need.

    The idea caught on, and by 1795 thousands of issues of tokens could be found. Due to the improvement in the way tokens could be manufactured, the commercial tokens were not only of the correct weight, but could be made with wonderful designs. About 95% of the tokens produced were halfpennies. Penny tokens were generally produced in small number, with a couple of notable exceptions.

    These tokens not only caught on with the buying public and merchants, but also created a groundswell of collectors determined to get one of each.

    The collecting craze expanded to the point of many issues being made for collectors only — at a premium cost. It also led some manufacturers to the manufacture of “mules”— pieces made by using the obverse of one token, and the reverse of another — to make additional collector pieces. These were considered to be “spurious” issues — designed to cheat the public and fool collectors.

    As well, the tokens usually came with a lettered edge. On a correct piece, the edge gives information on the issuer, and where he could be found to refund the token into Regal coin. Varieties were made using incorrect edge markings, giving collectors one more thing to find — and the user often nowhere to go to redeem the pieces.

    Others saw the advantage of making tokens, as well. Tokens were produced to advertise, espouse political views and social problems.

    By 1795, the supply of these tokens — real ones, spurious pieces, and medalets — exceeded demand. The quality had deteriorated to the point where something had to be done. The government finally stepped in, and called a halt to the tokens, issuing copper Two penny and One penny coins in 1797.

    For a ten year period extending from 1787-1797 almost the only “coins” in circulation in Britain were the Provincial, or “Conder” tokens. As they were designed and manufactured by the public, they were not limited by any rules or regulations. Taken as a group, the tokens form a history of a people in a way never seen before — or since!! Through them, we can look in on life in late 18th century Britain. We can see how they lived and thought through their commerce, politics, advertising, and even view their architecture. Avidly collected at the time of their issue, many of these tokens survive in wonderful condition, pieces of history that can be held in the hand. Collectors today find them perhaps even more fascinating than they did years ago. The study of these tokens has proven to be rewarding to many, and the stories behind the tokens and the era are exciting to discover.

    1795 Hampshire Portsmouth Halfpenny Condor Token

    OBVERSE: IOHN HOWARD F.R.S. PHILANTHROPIST. REVERSE: Britannia seated. RULE BRITANNIA 1795. EDGE: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE LIVERPOOL X X X

    Druid's Head on Obverse of 1788 Anglesey Token Parys Mines
    (b)

    Copper Tokens
    The copper tokens of Anglesey for the Anglesey Copper Company were among the first of the eighteenth century tokens to be issued. they were issued as pennies and halfpennies.
    Obverse
    The obverse shows a druid's head, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, without inscription:-
    IRONMONGER BISHOPSGATE
    LONDON


    Reverse
    The reverse shows a monogram or cypher P M Co for the Parys Mining Company, with the inscription:-
    WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY
    1788


    1796 Hampshire Portsea Halfpenny Condor Token

    OBVERSE: George and the Dragon. PROMISSORY - HALFPENNY. Ex: 1796. REVERSE: A Man-of-War sailing. EDGE: PAYABLE AT S.SALMONS I CURTNEY & E FROST PORTSEA X.

    Roman medallion or 18thC token ?2.20g, 21.10

    1789 Trade penny

    'The Woolen manufactory'

    Devonshire Exeter Halfpenny Condor Token

    OBVERSE: A three-quarter figure of Bishop Blaize holding a book and wool comb. SUCCESS TO THE WOOLEN MANUFACTORY. REVERSE: Shield of Arms with Semper Fidelis, pegasus. EXETER HALFPENNY 1792. EDGE: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF SAMUEL KINGDON .X.

    Very unusual copper coin, probably an 19th token

    Inscribed EK

    1818 Huge 'Success to the Cornish Miners' Penny(b)

    1794 Halfpenny of Lancaster (d)

    OBVERSE: IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER. Star under bust. A flaw gives an impression of a nose-ring. REVERSE: Shield with lion. LANCASTER HALFPENNY 1792. EDGE: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL

    18thC Norwich Copper Halfpenny(d)

     

    1791 Lancashire Liverpool Halfpenny Condor Token

    OBVERSE: Ship with wreath below. LIVERPOOL HALFPENNY. Die break through "H". REVERSE: Crest with birds 17 91, EDGE: PAYABLE AT LONDON OR ANGLESEY*

    1794 Suffolk Ipswich Halfpenny Condor Token

    OBVERSE: An ancient market cross. IPSWICH CROSS. Ex. 1794. REVERSE: PAYABLE AT Condor'S DRAPERY WAREHOUSE IPSWICH. In six lines. EDGE: Milled

    19thC 12 shilling Belvadere token

    1792 Norfolk Norwich Halfpenny Condor Token

    OBVERSE: Shield of arms of the city of Norwich, castle with lion below. 1 7 9 2 REVERSE: A man working in a loom with bobbin winder; quite detailed. EDGE: JOHN HARVEY OF NORWICH .XXXX.

    18thC token
    Cambridgeshire County copper Conder farthing token dated 1795 Obverse: Cloaked druid bust looking right: “CURRENT IN THE COUNTIES OF”, “1795”. Reverse: Bees swarming around a beehive: “INDUSTRY HAS IT’S SURE REWARD.”. Diagonally milled edge. 1795 Copper Halfpenny

    1792 Norfolk Norwich Halfpenny Condor Token

    OBVERSE: Shield of arms of the city of Norwich, castle with lion below. 1 7 9 2 REVERSE: A man working in a loom with bobbin winder; quite detailed. EDGE: JOHN HARVEY OF NORWICH .XXXX.

    Ipswich trade Halfpenny 18thC

    1793 Suffolk Sudbury Halfpenny Condor

    OBVERSE: Shield of Arms of Sudbury; dog, lion. MAY THE TRADE OF SUDBURY FLOURISH. REVERSE: PRO BONO PUBLICO 1793. EDGE: PAYABLE AT GOLDSMITH & SONS SUDBURY .XXX.

    1794 Colchester half penny(y)

    OBVERSE: A view of Colchester Castle to the edge of token. Ex: 1794. REVERSE: A weaving loom. SUCCESS TO THE BAY TRADE. EDGE: PAYABLE AT CHARLES HEATHS BAY MAKER COLCHESTER .X.

    Harlow one shilling traders token(x)
    1 shilling token for Spitalfields market

    1794 Colchester half penny(y)

    OBVERSE: A view of Colchester Castle to the edge of token. Ex: 1794. REVERSE: A weaving loom. SUCCESS TO THE BAY TRADE. EDGE: PAYABLE AT CHARLES HEATHS BAY MAKER COLCHESTER .X.

    1839 trade token
    19thC 5 shilling Covent Garden market token
    HE & Edwards Covent Garden 2 shilling (24 pence) token
    HE & Edwards Covent Garden 1 shilling (12 pence) token
    1808 Traders token, John Rogers Chiswell St London

    Napoleon's exile to Elba in 1814 (y)

    1795 Hampshire Portsmouth Halfpenny Condor Token

    OBVERSE: IOHN HOWARD F.R.S. PHILANTHROPIST. REVERSE: Britannia seated. RULE BRITANNIA 1795. EDGE: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE LIVERPOOL X X X

    Hotel Royal Boulogne
    Hall & Allen Haberdashers

    1794 Halfpenny of Lancaster (d)

    OBVERSE: IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER. Star under bust. A flaw gives an impression of a nose-ring. REVERSE: Shield with lion. LANCASTER HALFPENNY 1792. EDGE: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL

    Huge 'County' 1811 Cartwheel penny size token

    1793 Suffolk Sudbury Halfpenny Condor

    OBVERSE: Shield of Arms of Sudbury; dog, lion. MAY THE TRADE OF SUDBURY FLOURISH. REVERSE: PRO BONO PUBLICO 1793. EDGE: PAYABLE AT GOLDSMITH & SONS SUDBURY .XXX.

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    1794 Essex Braintree Halfpenny Condor

    OBVERSE: A building. BRAINTREE & BOCKING HALFPENNY Ex: MDCCXCIV. REVERSE: Figure of Hope. SUCCESS TO TRADE AND COMMERCE. Period midway between legend and anchor. EDGE: PAYABLE AT W GOLDSMITHS BRAINTREE ESSEX . X X .

    Victorian "Cumberland Jack" Token 1837
    These are a common find in boxes of household junk, old drawers, and accumulations and collections of coins. They are made of brass, probably as a satyrical gaming token. When Queen Victoria acceded to the British throne, she could not assume the Hanoverian throne, as this was restricted to male succession only. Her relative the Duke of Cumberland therefore succeeded in her place. Apparently he was quite unpopular, and this jeton was issued as a humorous comment on his departure from the British Isles.
    Obverse
    Crude young head portrait of Queen Victoria, facing left, with her hair in her familiar "bun". This portrait is very similar to that which appears on the young head sovereigns of Victoria, with the legend (inscription).
    VICTORIA REGINA

    Reverse
    A man, supposed to represent the Duke of Cumberland, in crude imitation of a gold sovereign, with the legends:-
    TO HANOVER 1837

    Gold guinea token George III

    Coventry COPPER halfpenny token dated 1793

    Rev PRO BONO REPUBLICO

    Sergeants Mess Depot - 8th Depot Battalion one and half pence token
    Soldiers friend token born 1817

    18thC Colchester half penny

    OBVERSE: A view of Colchester Castle to the edge of token. Ex: 1794. REVERSE: A weaving loom. SUCCESS TO THE BAY TRADE. EDGE: PAYABLE AT CHARLES HEATHS BAY MAKER COLCHESTER .X.

    1815 Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher (1742-1819), Prussian Field Marshal

    The Battle of Waterloo, 1815 commemorative coin - great find

    Neat find 18thC token - reads obv ' Good wine needs to bush'

    'British Tea Warehouse - 4 Bitter Lane'

    Britain be true to your King

    Trampling on Liberty lost the King 1830

    Druid's Head on Obverse of 1788 Anglesey Token Parys Mines

    1793 Suffolk Sudbury Halfpenny Condor

    OBVERSE: Shield of Arms of Sudbury; dog, lion. MAY THE TRADE OF SUDBURY FLOURISH. REVERSE: PRO BONO PUBLICO 1793. EDGE: PAYABLE AT GOLDSMITH & SONS SUDBURY .XXX.

    Smallest coin/token ever found here 'Model Eight farthing' 1848 ??? 0.29g, 8.4mm
    1 shilling silver token issued by Royal License12 Rathbone Place London - Morgan Licensed manufacturer
    Really neat 18thC token of Dr Fady, 30 Dean Street, Soho - Street in London
    Wellington Prince of Waterloo token
    10 Shillings (120 pence) Co operative Society of Colchester and East Essex
    William III's death coin - Obit June 25 1836
    Orpington Kent token 1 shilling
    George IV 1820-1830 (son of George III)
    death medallion
    1670 Ipswich copper farthing

    19thC token - Tooles 'class whiskeys'

    'R A1'

    rev reads 'Leadenhall St London'

    Anchor design lead trade token 18thC
    18thC George III spade guinea gaming token

    South Wales copper Conder farthing token dated 1793. Obverse: Bust to right: "SOUTH WALES FARTHING". Reverse: Prince of Wales crest within shield above sprigs of flowers: "PRO BONO PUBLICO 1793". Plain edge

    1791 George III gold spade half guinea gaming piece
    1794 Tried for high treason - T.M Tooke Esq Acquited by jury - brilliant find
    20thC Colchester Co operative society 1 pence token
    'LLoyds weekly newspaper three pence - post free'

    1794 ½ Penny Token

    Obverse - Bust in eighteenth century attire.
    Legend - GEORGE PRINCE OF WALES.
    Reverse - Badge of the Prince of Wales. (Three ostrich feathers argent, quilled or, enfiled in base by a coronet composed of crosses patée and fleur-de-lys alternately); and Motto: on a riband issuing from the coronet, "Ich Dien".
    Legend: HALFPENNY 1794
    Edge: BRIGHTON CAMP HALFPENNY X.X.X
    Diesinker, Wyon; manufacturer, Lutwyche. Common.

     

    1793 Suffolk Sudbury Halfpenny Condor

    OBVERSE: Shield of Arms of Sudbury; dog, lion. MAY THE TRADE OF SUDBURY FLOURISH. REVERSE: PRO BONO PUBLICO 1793. EDGE: PAYABLE AT GOLDSMITH & SONS SUDBURY .XXX.

    18thC George III go;d guinea gaming token - crown and shield type

    ENGLAND, STAFFORD 1803 PENNY TOKEN b

    OBVERSE: The arms of the borrough of Stafford (a castle and four lions). STAFFORD 1803. REVERSE: A cypher W H and a Staffordshire knot. PENNY. EDGE: PAYABLE BY HORTON AND COMPANY . X X .

     

    1820 The old stock exchange - Auctioners, Sales of Estate houses token

    Victorian model crown coin

    mdcccxlviii (=1848)

    Joseph Moore was a noted Birmingham medallist (1817 - 1892) who trained under Halliday.  He was then in partnership as Allen & Moore (1840 - 1858) and the A&M initials are on many pieces of this period.  From 1859 onwards he was trading in his own name with the Moore business eventually being acquired by Fattorini & Sons in 1920.

    In 1844 Moore produced models (patterns) of a bimetallic penny as a suggestion for a change in the currency of the realm by using lighter and smaller coins than the much heavier and larger "cartwheels" then still in general use.  Later, in 1847 / 1848 Moore's firm produced a range of model pieces ranging from 1/16th of a farthing (6mm diameter) through to the bimetallic half pennies and pennies and up to the very ornate crowns, also bimetallic, and quarter sovereigns.  The lower denominations were very small and not actual currency in force in the UK either at that time, or before or since.

    The smaller pieces were probably produced to enhance his own expertise and to market the larger pieces and they have readily become collectable today as "Model Coins".  The bimetallic pennies - still seen in abundance today - were so popular with the general public that the Royal Mint had to make an official announcement that they were not legal tender.  Moore meant them to be serious models for consideration as currency and most have "Model" on them which probably saved Moore from prosecution under the Counterfeit Laws.

    Victorian gaming token
    T.D Nunn Wix store half sovereign token (126 pence)
    Nunns stores Wix tokens - Sovereign and half sovereigns ( 120 & 240 pence)
    T.D Nunn Wix store half sovereign token (126 pence)
    T.D Nunn Wix store half sovereign token (126 pence)
    20thC - £1 - T D Nunn Wix store token

    1794 Halfpenny of Lancaster

    OBVERSE: IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER. Star under bust. A flaw gives an impression of a nose-ring. REVERSE: Shield with lion. LANCASTER HALFPENNY 1792. EDGE: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL

    Great find 1846 Victorian 'New houses of Parliament' token

    C.S Barry Esq Arch

    18thC condor token

    ENGLAND, KENT---THOMAS HAYCRAFT SHIPBUILDER'S HALFPENNY TOKEN 1795

    This Condor token from Kent, England bears the legend "PROSPERITY TO THE WOODEN WALLS OF OLD ENGLAND" Referring to a ship's hull. Thomas Haycraft was an 18th century shipbuilder in Kent. 

    20thC token

    HILDYARDS MEAT BISCUIT FOR DOGS

    18thC George III go;d guinea gaming token - crown and shield type

    Interesting 18thC Conder token - not one I know so have to do some more research

    Obv - Man using a weaving loom

    1794 Conder token copper half penny - not checked books yet

     

    Sussex Chichester. Halfpenny 1794. Front face of Queen Elizabeth I with crown and sceptre. QUEEN ELIZABETH. Rev.: Chichester Cross. CHICHESTER HALFPENNY. Edge: PAYABLE AT DALLEYS CHICHESTER

     

    Can Dan cleaned up one of his crusty copper coins to reveal a neat Condor token

    1794 ½ Penny Token (D & H 26 - Suffolk, Bury)

    Obverse - Arms of the town of Bury St. Edmunds. (Azure, three pairs of arrows in saltire or, each pair enfiled with a ducal coronet of the last), and
    Crest: (On a wreath above a helmet, a wolf sejant proper, holding between his fore paws the head of a man, couped at the shoulders of the last, ducally crowned or).
    Legend:- SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND FLEECE and a small ornamental stop.
    Reverse - An imperial Crown within crossed laurel and palm branches, surmounted by the cypher P D in ornamental script capitals.
    Legend: THE COMMERCE OF BRITAIN
    19thC Nunn Wix Store tokens, £1 and half sovereign
    1815 Condor copper token - not researched yet 19thC Billingsgate Fish market London trade token - James Howell

    1899 Col Baden Powell hero of Mafeking medallion - issued by W.H.O Wills Capstan Navy cut cigarettes

     

    Lord Robert Baden-Powell of Gilwell (1857-1941) was a decorated soldier, talented artist, actor and free-thinker. Best known during his military career for his spirited defense of the small South African township of Mafeking during the Boer War, he was soon to be propelled to extraordinary fame as the Founder of Scouting.

    19thC Colchester Co- op society 1 shilling token

    Bovril token - 50 times more meat extract - Nourishing

    Guaranteed product of prime beef

    1792 NORFOLK AND NORWICH HALFPENNY, PRO BONO PUBLICO MAY NORWICH FLOURISH (dot) Edge: PAYABLE AT N. BOLINGBROKES HABERDASHER &c NORWICH X as D&H 14 except no dash (-) in HABERDASHER

    19thC Prince of Wales medallion
    1839 Victoria Queen of Great Britain medallion 20thC arcade token - 2D (2 old pence)
    20th 4D - 4 old pence trade token George III gold half guinea gaming token

     

    20thC Miller 1 shilling traders token

    48 Opencastle Mitcham

    George III half guinea gaming token
    Druid's Head on Obverse of 1788 Anglesey Token Parys Mines

    1790 George III gilded full guinea gaming token

    'For the good old times'

    1794 Halfpenny of Lancaster (d)

    OBVERSE: IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER. Star under bust. A flaw gives an impression of a nose-ring. REVERSE: Shield with lion. LANCASTER HALFPENNY 1792. EDGE: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL

    Unknown 18thC Conder token

    1793 Suffolk Sudbury Halfpenny Condor

    OBVERSE: Shield of Arms of Sudbury; dog, lion. MAY THE TRADE OF SUDBURY FLOURISH. REVERSE: PRO BONO PUBLICO 1793. EDGE: PAYABLE AT GOLDSMITH & SONS SUDBURY .XXX.

    1792 NORFOLK AND NORWICH HALFPENNY, PRO BONO PUBLICO MAY NORWICH FLOURISH (dot) Edge: PAYABLE AT N. BOLINGBROKES HABERDASHER &c NORWICH X as D&H 14 except no dash (-) in HABERDASHER
    19thC Colchester 'Bedwell' token - Hill Street

    Neat find 18thC token - reads obv ' Good wine needs no bush'

    'British Tea Warehouse - 4 Bitter Lane'

    Proverb - Something good does not need to be advertised

    20thC Colchester and East Essex Co Op 1 pence token 1792 Trade copper Condor Token John Wilkinson Iron Master
    19thC Southwark Co -op Half Sovereign (10 shillings) token

    1792 Norfolk Norwich Halfpenny Condor Token

    OBVERSE: The arms of Norwich; castle and lion.

    REVERSE: A plough and shuttle. SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND SHUTTLE. EDGE: Plain.

    Druid's Head on Obverse of 1788 Anglesey Token Parys Mines
    (b)

    Copper Tokens
    The copper tokens of Anglesey for the Anglesey Copper Company were among the first of the eighteenth century tokens to be issued. they were issued as pennies and halfpennies.
    Obverse
    The obverse shows a druid's head, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, without inscription:-
    IRONMONGER BISHOPSGATE
    LONDON


    Reverse
    The reverse shows a monogram or cypher P M Co for the Parys Mining Company, with the inscription:-
    WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY
    1788

     

     

     

    1880-1890 John Robert Bedwell token Colchster Essex

    Obverse

    Legend on five lines, the top and bottom curved.

    Lettering:
    COLCHESTER
    J. R.
    BEDWELL
    62 & 63
    HIGH STREET

    Reverse

    Legend on five lines, the top three and bottom one curved.

    Lettering:
    FURNITURE BEDS AND PAPER HANGINGS *
    PLATE
    WATCHES
    &

    Victorian "Cumberland Jack" Token 1837
    These are a common find in boxes of household junk, old drawers, and accumulations and collections of coins. They are made of brass, probably as a satyrical gaming token. When Queen Victoria acceded to the British throne, she could not assume the Hanoverian throne, as this was restricted to male succession only. Her relative the Duke of Cumberland therefore succeeded in her place. Apparently he was quite unpopular, and this jeton was issued as a humorous comment on his departure from the British Isles.
    Obverse
    Crude young head portrait of Queen Victoria, facing left, with her hair in her familiar "bun". This portrait is very similar to that which appears on the young head sovereigns of Victoria, with the legend (inscription).
    VICTORIA REGINA

    Reverse
    A man, supposed to represent the Duke of Cumberland, in crude imitation of a gold sovereign, with the legends:-
    TO HANOVER 1837

    Victorian copper token
    20thC Colchester outfitters token

    1795 Hampshire Portsmouth Halfpenny Condor Token

    OBVERSE: IOHN HOWARD F.R.S. PHILANTHROPIST. REVERSE: Britannia seated. RULE BRITANNIA 1795. EDGE: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE LIVERPOOL X X X

    18thC Huge token/medallion

    EASTERN DISTRICT

    AND

    ENGLAND

    BRANCH

    E + C

    19thC medical token

    Obv - Dr Wynns Black and Blue reviver for restoring all kinds of

    Sole manufacturer - Faded Mourning

    Rev - 1 York building opposite Surrey Plane Kent Road London

    1792 NORFOLK AND NORWICH HALFPENNY

    1795 Condor token

    This 1795 British copper halfpenny token was designed by Thomas Wyon of the Peter Kempson and Sons mint in Birmingham, England, for the London firm of Clark and Harris, dealers in stoves and fireplace grates. The obverse displays a bust of Washington facing right with the legend "G. WASHINGTON. THE FIRM FRIEND TO PEACE & HUMANITY." The reverse displays a large grate (a screen put in front of a fireplace) with LONDON and 1795 below. The reverse legend reads "PAYABLE BY CLARK & HARRIS 13. WORMWOOD St. BISHOPSGATE ." The "Grate" token is found in both the large button and the rarer small button varieties; referring to the relative size of the three buttons on Washington's coat. Most examples have a diagonally reeded edge but about 30 of the large button variety exist with the lettered edge: "PAYABLE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL."

    The "Grate" token was made for and used in England but has been collected as part of the American Colonial series because of the Washington bust and because of its relationship to the Liberty and Security series. The "Grate" halfpenny was designed by the same engraver who created the Liberty and Security "penny" and it uses a bust similar to the 1795 Liberty and Security "halfpenny".

    1830 George IV memorial medallion

    June 26th 1830

    19thC Ratton and Sons Harrogate token

    'Your emporium'

    1794 Colchester half penny(y)

    OBVERSE: A view of Colchester Castle to the edge of token. Ex: 1794. REVERSE: A weaving loom. SUCCESS TO THE BAY TRADE. EDGE: PAYABLE AT CHARLES HEATHS BAY MAKER COLCHESTER .X.

    18thC George III spade guinea gaming token

    20thC hotel token

    Hotel RHIN DU ET DE PORTUGAL

    19thC W.Williams of Rotherhithe London 1/2 pound token

    Victorian copper token - Samuel Perrins

    13 Union St, Spitalfields market, London

    19thC advertising token

    Malborough & Waterloo House, Harwich Essex.

    Tea, Coffee,Peter,Nutmeg.Ginger,Clover, Mustard,Coco,Tapioca.

    Raw & Loaf Sugars

    The Trade supplied

    Wholesale Prices for Cash Only

    Victoria token

    King William IV coronation medallion Sept 8th 1831

    Obv Proclaimed June 28th 1830, Crowned Sept 8th 1831

    Rev Crowned with their Peoples love guarded by a nations loyalty hallowed by their countrys bless

    Victorian 8 pence trade token

    1883 Freeman's pudding powder Try it ! token

    Freeman's Baking Powder advertising token Prince of Wales Award. Obverse: Portrait of The Prince of Wales [later King Edward VII]
    Awarded For Freeman's Baking, Egg and Custard Powder. Reverse: Freeman's Pudding Powder, Try It.

    One of the smallest coin/tokens you can find . 1848 Victoria 'Model Eight farthing' 0.29g, 8.4mm

    19thC Insurance Token

    Obv Mutual

    Rev Wagoon. Horses

    George III gold guinea gaming token

    1794 Condor token - Middlesex half penny

    Obverse

    Bust of Hardy to left, name and date below, legend around

    Lettering:
    TRIED FOR HIGH TREASON
    T. HARDY
    1794

    Reverse

    Legend across six horizontal lines

    Lettering:
    ACQUITTED
    BY HIS
    JURY
    COUNSEL
    HON. T. ERSKINE
    V. GIBBS ESQR

    1792 NORWICH NORFOLK England Tradesman's or CONDOR Token 1791 George III gold spade half guinea gaming piece
    18th C Condor token - researching it 18thC George III gold half guinea gaming token
    'W.Gushway' token 1797 George III gold guinea gaming token
    1788 George III gilded copper gold guinea gaming token

    1794 Middlesex Prince of Wales Condor halfpenny token

    Prince of Wales feathers

    20thC one pence copper trade token

    1D

    1797 George III gold guinea gaming token

    Medal Great Britain George II Indian Peace 1757

    Obverse with laureate armored bust left, GEORGIVS II DG MAG BR FR ET HIB REX around. Reverse with Native American hunting scene in forest, deer running with archer's arrow in mid-air.

    This could be an amazing discovery

    'Wow! Search under peace medal. It is one of the earliest made for Indian trade in America.' Dan



    https://coinquest.com/cgi-bin/cq/coins.pl?coin=16774


    Summary:
    - Original medal (13 known): $50,000 approximately
    - Restrike at a later date with original die: $20,000 approximately
    - Restrike with broken die: $1000 approximately
    - Restrike (about 1960) with new die: $100 if in good condition
    - Novelty token or souvenir: $5 or so



    Is it an original or a restrike ??????

    1759-1809 George III 50th year of reign medallion 1840's Victoria and Prince Albert medallion ?

    Circa 1710. Queen Anne. Rev. FVNDAMENTVM QVIETIS NOSTRAE. ECCLES. ANGL. Brass 26mm. by Lazarus G. Lauffer Nuremburg.

    FVNDAMENTVM QVIETIS NOSTRAE. ECCLES. ANGL means The Church of England is the basis (or foundation) of our Peace. These were early propaganda tokens/jetons stressing that the protestant church was the way to maintain peace in Great Britain. Both Queen Anne & King George faced threats from legitimate claimants to the throne. These were Catholic and supported by french funds and sometimes french troops and had tremendous support in Scotland and Ireland plus some support from catholic families even in England.

    Huge Victorian One pence copper token

    First Condor half penny I have seen

    1795 Newmarket half penny

    Obv Druid head -'Current in the counties'

    Rev Beehive - 'Industry has its sure reward'

    1793 Suffolk Sudbury Halfpenny Condor

    OBVERSE: Shield of Arms of Sudbury; dog, lion. MAY THE TRADE OF SUDBURY FLOURISH. REVERSE: PRO BONO PUBLICO 1793. EDGE: PAYABLE AT GOLDSMITH & SONS SUDBURY .XXX.

    George 1st 1727 Coronation medallion

    Coronation of George II 1727 J. Croker, the official coronation issue, Obverse: Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia VOLENTES. PER. POPULOS Exergue: CORON. XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII,

    19thC Colchester & East Essex Co-operative half penny token

    19th C Advertising token

    Naiborough & Co, Waterloo Hse, Harwich

    Haberdashers

    19thC London copper trade token 1843 Thames Tunnel medallion
    The tunnel was originally designed for horse-drawn carriages, but was mainly used by pedestrians and became a tourist attraction. In 1869 it was converted into a railway tunnel

    James Blomfield Rush for murders at Stanfield Hall - Nov 16th 1848

    Who was executed on Castle Hill on Saturday April 1849

    1820-1821 Token - Caroline of Brunswick, Queen Consort of England

    Obverse

    Head of Queen Caroline with a feather headdress, facing to left. Legend around.

    Script: Latin

    Lettering: CAROLINE.QUEEN CONSORT OF ENGLAND.

    Reverse

    The royal crown irradiated in the center with the legend around.

    Script: Latin

    Lettering: BORN MAY 17.1768. MARRIED APPRIL 8.1795.