1795 British Conder Provincial Token – Dorsetshire, Poole – D&H 6a
A historically fascinating 1795 British Conder Provincial Token from Poole, Dorsetshire, catalogued as D&H 6a. Dating from the height of the British provincial token series of the late 18th century, this copper token offers collectors an excellent example of the privately issued pieces that circulated throughout Britain during this important period of monetary history.
The Conder tokens, named after James Conder, are among the most popular and extensively collected areas of British exonumia. Issued by merchants, businesses, and other private interests, these tokens frequently featured local views, occupations, industries, symbols, and personalities, providing a fascinating window into everyday life in Georgian Britain.
This example is identified as Dorsetshire, Poole, D&H 6a, with a milled edge. The token exhibits the character expected of a circulated piece from the period and remains an appealing example for collectors building a specialized Conder-token collection.
Specifications:
- Date: 1795
- Country: Great Britain
- County: Dorsetshire
- Town: Poole
- Type: Conder Provincial Token
- Reference: D&H 6a
- Metal: Copper
- Edge: Milled
- Diameter: 1.169 inches
- Weight: 0.336 ounces
- Condition: Circulated
A wonderful opportunity to acquire an authentic 18th-century British provincial token and an attractive addition to a collection of Conder tokens, British exonumia, Dorsetshire tokens, or Georgian-era numismatics.
