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US Coins, World Coins, and More => World and Ancient Coins, Conder tokens and medals => Topic started by: Larry on December 15, 2009, 02:08:25 AM

Title: Warwickshire, Birmingham DH 50, Uncirculated
Post by: Larry on December 15, 2009, 02:08:25 AM

This is Warwickshire, Birmingham DH 50, a Conder Token in Uncirculated condition.

I am trying to figure out what the screw-like device is.  Perhaps it was a device for taking core samples???

I have seen this obverse described only as 'partially clothed boy with tools.'  Somebody must know.  : )


(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/Larrymo123/after%208-9-09/BirmDH50Framed1024.jpg)

Title: Re: Warwickshire, Birmingham DH 50, Uncirculated
Post by: RHM22 on December 15, 2009, 07:35:49 AM

Nice Conder. The device looks like a medieval screw-type coin press to me.

Title: Thanks. : )
Post by: Larry on December 15, 2009, 12:03:46 PM

Thanks for that information, RHM22.  : ) 

I think the hedgehogs look a bit like 'possums.  ; )

Title: Re: Warwickshire, Birmingham DH 50, Uncirculated
Post by: RHM22 on December 15, 2009, 01:42:38 PM

They do look like 'possums! They also remind me of boot wipers for some reason.

Title: Re: Warwickshire, Birmingham DH 50, Uncirculated
Post by: BCNumismatics on December 15, 2009, 04:55:18 PM

Larry,
  That's a very nice coin that you've got there.

Aidan.