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US Coins, World Coins, and More => World and Ancient Coins, Conder tokens and medals => Topic started by: Larry on March 02, 2012, 02:11:55 PM
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Conder Token• Middlesex, Skidmore's 520 • Padocked Lips/Chained Eating Utensils
This is a halfpenny token issued by Peter Skidmore. It was likely struck in Birmingham, per R.C. Bell.
Its engraver's initials appear to have been R.I. Or the R I could signify something different I suppose.
I find no reference to a die sinker with those initials.
Graded AU-UNC by dealer, I negotiated as discount as I see it as AU+;
that's with my 'commercial grading' hat on.
This is a halfpenny token issued by Peter Skidmore. It was likely struck in Birmingham per R.C. Bell.
Its engraver's initials appear to have been R.I. Or the R I might signify something different I suppose.
I find no reference to a die sinker with those initials.
Edge reads: SKIDMORE HOLBORN LONDON -o -o -o
Struck well in collar which blundered planchet's pre lettering.
As a result, only LONDON is now completely legible.
This issue is rated Scarce in Dalton & Hamer. Dealer rates it Rare.
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WOW this is a cool one!!! First time to see that design ! .)
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Very nice,Larry!
Aidan.