18th Century British Trade Tokens

Suffolk, Ipswich, James Conder, Milton’s first Penny, 1795, bust of Cardinal Wolsey left, in cap with tassel, artist’s initials below, rev. Wolsey’s gate, edge plain, 13.82g/12h (DH 9; Stainton –; Judson –). Obverse die with light flaw, tiny edge nick on reverse at 12 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine and toned, extremely rare £1,200-1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Late Robinson S. Brown Jr Collection.

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Provenance: Bt J.A. Bobbe August 1998.

6 struck