The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence

Ipswich, James Conder, Penny, 1795, bust of Cardinal Wolsey left, rev. Wolsey’s Gate, edge plain, 15.91g/12h (DH 10; Stainton 35; Judson 1074). Obverse field lightly abraded, otherwise extremely fine and patinated, scarce (£120-150)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Dr David L Spence.

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Provenance:
Fawcett/Litman Collection.

200 struck. James Conder (1761-1823), linen draper and avid token collector, Tavern street, author of An Arrangement of Provincial Coins, Tokens and Medalets issued in Great Britain, Ireland and the Colonies; his vast collection of tokens was sold by his son at Sotheby’s in June 1855