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

Ipswich, James Conder, Penny, 1797, from the same obv. die as previous, rev. jmc cypher, edge plain, 17.72g/12h (DH 12; Judson 1076). Two small spots of old surface verdigris on reverse, otherwise extremely fine with original hue, rare (£150-200)

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.

The jmc cypher includes the initial of Conder’s wife, Mary Foster, née Notcutt (†1836 at Wymondham, Norfolk), whom he married on 1 January 1790; the couple had six children