The Collection of British Tokens formed by Eileen Judson

18th Century Tokens, Suffolk, Ipswich, James Conder, Penny, 1795, bust of Cardinal Wolsey left, rev. Wolsey’s Gate, edge plain, 16.09g/12h (DH 10; Stainton 35). Extremely fine with much original colour, scarce (£120-150)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Tokens formed by Eileen Judson.

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Provenance:
SNC April 1972 (4353).

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 1855