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US Coins, World Coins, and More => World and Ancient Coins, Conder tokens and medals => Topic started by: regandon on November 01, 2009, 01:57:51 PM

Title: need help with ID'ing this coin
Post by: regandon on November 01, 2009, 01:57:51 PM

I do not know anything about this coin. It was given to me about 3yrs ago. It is graded VF-30. I know its English, but thats it.

Title: Re: need help with ID'ing this coin
Post by: coinsarefun on November 01, 2009, 03:03:52 PM

It's hard to see on my Iphone but. It looks like
a Conder token. When I get home I will look again.



Stefanie

Title: Re: need help with ID'ing this coin
Post by: coinsarefun on November 01, 2009, 04:19:03 PM

Yes, I was right. It is a:

1795 Middlesex Blackfriars
Halfpenny Condor Token
D&H #257a


Common



OBVERSE: Figure of a friar. PAYABLE IN BLACK FRIARS LONDON. REVERSE: The arms, supporters, crest, and motto of the City of London. EDGE: Plain





Stefanie

Title: Re: need help with ID'ing this coin
Post by: regandon on November 01, 2009, 06:55:14 PM

Thanks, now I know what it is. I'm thinking of giving it to my grand-daughter.

Title: Re: need help with ID'ing this coin
Post by: coinsarefun on November 01, 2009, 07:05:40 PM

That would be a perfect gift :)



Stefanie