1799 COPPER HALF PENNY CONDER TOKEN___Montrose UK_LUNATIC HOSPITAL

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15B168FRASCATIUS ANCIENTSA BEAUTIFUL COPPER HALF PENNY CONDER TOKEN OF MONTROSE ANGUSSHIRE , UK FROM 1799Listed in Dalton & Hamer as "R - RARE". Andrew Nicol was a tobacconist with a shop in the High Street of Montrose.THE SIZE IS 28.6 MM AND 11.39 GRAMS.DH 32OBVERSE - Arms of the Duke of Montrose: "MONTROSE HALFPENNY 1799". The crest is a falcon preying on a heron lying on it's back, with a stork supporter either side.REVERSE - View of the Lunatic Asylum: "MONTROSE LUNATIC HOSPITAL, ERECTED BY SUBSCRIPTION 1781"EDGE - PAYABLE BY ANDREW NICOL TOBACCONIST xCOINAGEIn 1775 the British government ceased production of copper coins, both the half penny and penny. There may have been a sound reason for this, however, the lack of small coinage quickly began to hamper local trade and commerce. The Parys Mining Company in Angsley, Wales, was a miner of copper. Since they had the available resource (copper) they decided to produce half-penny and penny tokens by themselves to alleviate the local problem.The popularity of the tokens led to other manufacturers, and was apparent by the vast numbers that began to be produced, and within a short number of years there were thousands of different designs in circulation. The edges of the tokens were lettered, so that the holder of the piece would know who had produced it, and could return it to the origin for redemption in legal tender.Conder Tokens are named after James Conder who was an early collector and cataloged these interesting coins. They are copper coins (usually pennies and half pennies) minted by towns, businesses, and organizations of all types to meet a need for low denomination coinage that was not being provided, not being minted in sufficient quantity by government, or not making it out to the small towns. These lower denominations were needed to pay workers and make change in an increasingly industrialized society. Thousands of varieties of tokens were minted, many are beautiful and intricate works of art.Because Conder Tokens were minted independently of government, the creators of these tokens had the freedom to make political statements, social commentary, honor great men, ideals, great events, or just advertise their businesses. Most were officially payable only in certain areas and locations.A True Auction Environment -Auctions start at $.99 with No Minimums and No Reserves.FULL UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITYIf the buyer feels that the coin received is not as represented - just return the coin and the buyer will be fully reimbursed for the cost of the coin; the original shipping charge; and the cost to ship the coin back... No Questions Asked. If the buyer is not happy, please let me know, and I will do what I can to make it right.NOTE: Frascatius is a life member (LM #6864) of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Frascatius fully complies with the ANA Member Code of Ethics.If you have any questions regarding this auction, please I will be more than happy to provide you with a response.VISIT MY EBAY STORE: FRASCATIUS ANCIENT COINSFor those new to ancient coins, please contact me, and I will e-mail to you my "Beginners Guide for Ancient Coin Collectors - FAQ" .SHIPPING: To the U.S. = $3.00 Insured Flat Rate International = $4.50 Insured Flat Rate Multiple items may be grouped at no additional charge at the above rates. All items will be carefully packaged, protected & insured (private insurance).Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution read more

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