Recently won this on eBay - listed in British Historical Medals as BHM 384 and by Dalton & Hamer as Hampshire Southampton D&H 7. Dalton & Hamer listed this and its D&H 6 variation as "fairly common". The difference between #6 and #7 is the presence of the stop after the date on the reverse. While #6 does seem to be fairly common (larger collections have had an example) it seems that #7 must be a fair bit rarer. The only reference I have of one showing up at an auction was the legendary Noble sale of 1998. Both the picture in Dalton & Hamer and in the Noble sale has the flaw on the reverse as mine does. I talked to Dr. Sriro about this token and his database of Conder tokens includes only 4 auctions of #7, including my purchase on eBay.
There are quite a number of different tokens and medals commemorating the British fleet under Admiral Howe defeating the French on June 1. Many refer to "the glorious first of June", and "may the French ever remember the first of June".
I was the only bidder and I figure I was quite lucky to get this for the opening bid of £50.00.
(Sellers pics)
R.I.P. Wayne, Brad Collecting: Conder tokens 19th & 20th Century coins from Great Britain and the Realm
Sorry for the poor photo quality - I had to get it back in the safety deposit box before flying to another city! You may notice a reddish-brown toning on the right side of the obverse - this occurred due to poor storage, namely in a flip directly in a red-velvet case.
“The American people will never knowingly adopt Socialism. But under the name of ‘liberalism’ they will adopt every fragment of the Socialist program, until one day America will be a Socialist nation, without knowing how it happened.” -Socialist Party presidential candidate Norman Thomas
“We Are All Socialists Now" - Feb 16, 2009 cover of Newsweek Magazine
AZL - I really love those groats, nice William bit there. And Marco, gold is always good. OK, maybe I can get around to contributing some pictures before too long.
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
1801 Devonshire 2P, private token of W. Upcott. A view of the 3rd Edystone Lighthouse on the obverse and the High Lighthouse on Spurn Point on the reverse. Engraved by Wyon and restruck by Taylor.
“The American people will never knowingly adopt Socialism. But under the name of ‘liberalism’ they will adopt every fragment of the Socialist program, until one day America will be a Socialist nation, without knowing how it happened.” -Socialist Party presidential candidate Norman Thomas
“We Are All Socialists Now" - Feb 16, 2009 cover of Newsweek Magazine
My latest acquisition: 2009 PCGS MS69 Silver Britannia
The spot on the neck is on the slab. The little spots in the obverse field are there, but the photo accentuates them, they're not as noticeable in-hand. The reverse design is a repeat of the original 1997 Nathan design, also repeated in 1999, which I think is one of the better designs. I wish they'd come up with something new for this year, though. Photo is taken using a slightly modified axial lighting setup, which I've discussed in other posts. This catches me up on the series for this year, although I'm still on the lookout for the 2007, the last issue I need for a complete MS69 set. This'll be going into my registry set when the slot opens up Monday.
<< <i>Does anyone else think this thread has become ridiculously large and cumbersome? >>
It is slightly aggravating to have to keep clicking several times to be able to get to the most recent posts, but it's only a minor annoyance for me.
On the other hand, maybe it's time to start "British Coin Friday, Part II" and include a link to these first twelve pages of posts for those who want to review all the previously posted nice coins? I've seen that done in other threads before.
After all, I see a lot of really cool coins and information in this thread, at least for those of us that are new to World Coins.
I never thought that growing old would happen so fast. - Jim
A modest suggestion-Log on and go to "customize". Check off a few boxes and the threads and messages can be sorted in a variety of ways (including taking you to the latest postings in each thread at log on.
<< <i>A modest suggestion-Log on and go to "customize". Check off a few boxes and the threads and messages can be sorted in a variety of ways (including taking you to the latest postings in each thread at log on. >>
Good tip, Bob. I'm still experimenting with those settings, and instead of clicking on "next" or a specific page number, we can just also click on the double arrows ( << ) to go to the first or last page in a thread, which I had forgotten about.
Meanwhile, I've been a member here for three years, and believe it or not, this is the first time I've ever checked into that "customize" area. Thanks to you, I'm now using the "dark night" color theme and can read the posts much easier.
Now to just figure out what "left cell color" and "right cell color" do.
I never thought that growing old would happen so fast. - Jim
Uhhh, who is Jeremy? Wow, I might be one of the biggest fans of the old large module copper farthings...I will see if later today if I can post my proof 1853.
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
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While #6 does seem to be fairly common (larger collections have had an example) it seems that #7 must be a fair bit rarer. The only reference I have of one showing up at an auction was the legendary Noble sale of 1998. Both the picture in Dalton & Hamer and in the Noble sale has the flaw on the reverse as mine does. I talked to Dr. Sriro about this token and his database of Conder tokens includes only 4 auctions of #7, including my purchase on eBay.
There are quite a number of different tokens and medals commemorating the British fleet under Admiral Howe defeating the French on June 1. Many refer to "the glorious first of June", and "may the French ever remember the first of June".
I was the only bidder and I figure I was quite lucky to get this for the opening bid of £50.00.
(Sellers pics)
Collecting:
Conder tokens
19th & 20th Century coins from Great Britain and the Realm
TGIF!
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Collecting:
Conder tokens
19th & 20th Century coins from Great Britain and the Realm
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1836 4 Pence NGC MS64 S3837
1901 4 Pence NGC MS66 S3944
Joel 3:10
“The American people will never knowingly adopt Socialism. But under the name of ‘liberalism’ they will adopt every fragment of the Socialist program, until one day America will be a Socialist nation, without knowing how it happened.” -Socialist Party presidential candidate Norman Thomas
“We Are All Socialists Now" - Feb 16, 2009 cover of Newsweek Magazine
Well, just Love coins, period.
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Very clean looking coin!! I like that alot. -Dan
I especially love the '62, to be able to see the individual stones in the lighthouse is amazing.
Collecting:
Conder tokens
19th & 20th Century coins from Great Britain and the Realm
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
1887
1891
Well, just Love coins, period.
and the High Lighthouse on Spurn Point on the reverse. Engraved by Wyon and restruck by Taylor.
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my car art & My Ebay stuff
Farthing, my "bricks" pale compared to Yarm's monster Eddystone bricks......WOW!!!!! Nice medal.
Nice coins all around...keep posting.
Joel 3:10
“The American people will never knowingly adopt Socialism. But under the name of ‘liberalism’ they will adopt every fragment of the Socialist program, until one day America will be a Socialist nation, without knowing how it happened.” -Socialist Party presidential candidate Norman Thomas
“We Are All Socialists Now" - Feb 16, 2009 cover of Newsweek Magazine
the lettering on the obverse!
1714 by Seelander, 131mm.
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And then some. Bravo, Mac!
edit: very nice images.
2009 PCGS MS69 Silver Britannia
The spot on the neck is on the slab. The little spots in the obverse field are there, but the photo accentuates them, they're not as noticeable in-hand. The reverse design is a repeat of the original 1997 Nathan design, also repeated in 1999, which I think is one of the better designs. I wish they'd come up with something new for this year, though. Photo is taken using a slightly modified axial lighting setup, which I've discussed in other posts. This catches me up on the series for this year, although I'm still on the lookout for the 2007, the last issue I need for a complete MS69 set. This'll be going into my registry set when the slot opens up Monday.
- Jim
<< <i>My first Darkside acquisition: 1897 Silver Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medallion:
Nice one there. I really dig the toning.
- Jim
Here's part of a Maundy set graded by the long-defunct International Numismatic Grading Service.
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<< <i>Does anyone else think this thread has become ridiculously large and cumbersome? >>
It is slightly aggravating to have to keep clicking several times to be able to get to the most recent posts, but it's only a minor annoyance for me.
On the other hand, maybe it's time to start "British Coin Friday, Part II" and include a link to these first twelve pages of posts for those who want to review all the previously posted nice coins? I've seen that done in other threads before.
After all, I see a lot of really cool coins and information in this thread, at least for those of us that are new to World Coins.
- Jim
Conder Token Gallery https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMCiunai6NjOxoo3zREkCsAnNm4vONzieO3u7tHyhm8peZmRD_A0MXmnWT2dzJ-nw?key=Rlo2YklUSWtEY1NWc3BfVm90ZEUwU25jLUZueG9n
<< <i>A modest suggestion-Log on and go to "customize". Check off a few boxes and the threads and messages can be sorted in a variety of ways (including taking you to the latest postings in each thread at log on. >>
Good tip, Bob. I'm still experimenting with those settings, and instead of clicking on "next" or a specific page number, we can just also click on the double arrows ( << ) to go to the first or last page in a thread, which I had forgotten about.
Meanwhile, I've been a member here for three years, and believe it or not, this is the first time I've ever checked into that "customize" area.
Thanks to you, I'm now using the "dark night" color theme and can read the posts much easier.
Now to just figure out what "left cell color" and "right cell color" do.
- Jim
TGIF!
a neat '53 proof penny, with nice toning
1785 Guinea
SE82 I like that guinea, nice strike. Here is my guinea from 1775.
Well, just Love coins, period.