1796 Conder Token
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Just acquired this Conder Token.... Two reasons - one, Naval theme, two, 1796 date. Just came together and I really like it in hand. Cheers, RickO
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I also would like to have someone familiar with the script letters affirm what they are... Looks like a JOC.... but I have frequently misread this type of lettering. Cheers, RickO
Cool NEWP.
I don’t know much about these, though I own a few types…..but as a copper “cent” piece dated 1796, what’s not to like?
Macho coin, I'd be interested in the story behind these tokens.
I found this on the web:
That's the most convoluted "H" I've ever seen.
But based on the name on the other side, HH it is.
I assume "Edin." is for Edinburgh (Scotland).
Curious, what is the approximate size?
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@lilolme .... It is an inch and an eighth in diameter. Cheers, RickO
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Glad you got it.
Jim
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Talk about your flourish in calligraphy. Nice find @ricko I found this. Peace Roy
000-100-103-374-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland H.1995.396
Date: 1796
Material: Copper; reverse very slightly off-centre; much lustre; no evidence of wear. Inscription: Obv.: no legend; cypher of HH; floral ornaments above and below. Rev.: H . HARRISON . ST . LEONARDS . EDIN .; Ns reversed; an anchor; 17 to left and 96 to right. Edg
Dimensions: Diameter 29.50 mm; weight 9.43 g; die axis 12.0
What: Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Lothian 19
Trade token
Subject: Trade Tokens
Who: Henry Harrison (Issuer)
Where: England, uncertain mint
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Goes on to say Harrison was possibly a woolen merchant who got involved in making uniform buttons. That anchor symbol would make a smart naval button.
BST: endeavor1967, synchr, kliao, Outhaul, Donttellthewife, U1Chicago, ajaan, mCarney1173, SurfinHi, MWallace, Sandman70gt, mustanggt, Pittstate03, Lazybones, Walkerguy21D, coinandcurrency242 , thebigeng, Collectorcoins, JimTyler, USMarine6, Elkevvo, Coll3ctor, Yorkshireman, CUKevin, ranshdow, CoinHunter4, bennybravo, Centsearcher, braddick, Windycity, ZoidMeister, mirabela, JJM, RichURich, Bullsitter, jmski52, LukeMarshall, coinsarefun, MichaelDixon, NickPatton, ProfLiz, Twobitcollector,Jesbroken oih82w8, DCW
@Namvet69... Thanks Roy.... and that reminds me... the other reason (number three) is that during my time in the Navy, I visited Scotland several times. A lot of great times in Edinburgh, Greenock and Glasgow. Cheers, RickO
That's really neat. I thought about collecting Condor tokens a while ago, but I decided to stick with US coins
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@CentSearcher .... I rarely acquire other than U.S. Coins....but once in a while, something just has to join my collection. Cheers, RickO
I know nothing at all about this piece of yours. I will say the strike looks great along with great surfaces.
Nice Navy motif for you. I like it
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I like it! Nice pickup.
I’m digging your Conder token! Very nice attractive brown piece. Also like the 1796 date but in US every 1796-dated coin except the large cent is well out of my financial reach at the moment as a college student. Study hard, put in the work, and maybe in a couple years that will change…
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Wait hold everything... Did ricko just post a photo?
Someone pinch me as this can't be real!?!?!?!
@Broadstruck ....
You have not been paying attention.... I have posted a lot of pictures in the last few years..... Some of which I actually took myself. 
Cheers, RickO
Great looking piece @Ricko ! Thanks for sharing it with us ... and based on your posts here, a very fitting Naval example that belongs in your collection ...
... and excellent sleuthing @hbarbee . I really appreciate knowing more about pieces like this.
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Ricko,
Be careful, I have 105 Conder Tokens, it is one of my series.................... I don't want to impede on your thread but......... And, BTW, great photo! A first?
Best, SH
@spacehayduke .... Definitely not my first photo....actually that was the seller's pictures. I have posted other photo's I have taken though. And thanks for the warning on Conder tokens... Cheers, RickO
Yes Conders are very addictive........ Satire and history combined with great designs and diversity.