Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

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

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