Danny3320 Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 I was given it in a bunch of old British coins I'm almost certain this is some sort of a token Looks modern Does anyone know anything about it like where it's from etc Also is it worth anything I probably know the answer to this haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hi Danny, Is the edge engraved, PAYABLE AT YORK .X..X..X..X..X.? Conder token/18th Century Provincial token; Yorkshire DH 69. Scarce York Halfpenny. Roman bust left. CONSTANTINE THE GREAT, BORN AT YORK A.D. 271, Rv. Shield of Arms between oak branches.YORK HALFPENNY 1796. Only 200 impressions were struck which makes it scarce. Some were struck in copper, some in brass. Yours look very shiny but that could just be the flash. I hope it is not just a modern copy but if the edge markings are correct it should be the genuine article. If you post pics using daylight I might be able to say for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny3320 Posted June 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thank you very much It does say payable .x. .x. .x. .x. .x. On the band I don't see "to" I van take better pictures if needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny3320 Posted June 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Oh wait I have had another look it does say at York but it's worn down or it's a bad copy and not stamped well I don't no am no expert Looks worn to me though Also their is 6 .x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiho Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I believe it's real but has been dipped and possibly polished. Condor 101 would know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Seeing the new pics & the edge markings IMHO it is genuine, if I saw one like this this on eBay, I would be more than happy to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny3320 Posted June 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thank you Do you guys have any idea on how much it might worth Or worth selling I'm not really into the tokens I like actual coins =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 This site has 3 with details of price & great pics, all are now sold. How much did he pay for them? I do not know his mark-up(50%?, 75%?), perhaps you should contact him to see what he would offer. http://www.vcoins.com/world/cheapsidetokens/store/listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?idcategory=100&curPage=187 Yes it is worth selling, but I do not want to get your hopes up too much, I don't think you will get anything like his prices. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Though most of the conder tokens were made to circulate as coinage some, like this one, were struck just for collectors, hence they are mostly found in great condition. All 3 that he has sold were copper, so your brass one is probably that bit rarer. Dalton & Hammer state, also in brass, which tends to support that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny3320 Posted June 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thanks you've been a big help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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