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Fuzzies2 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 11/14/2008 10:39 pm My sweetie actually got this in his change the other day, and we are wondering what it's worth. I found a picture of it online, just no value. One side shows Britannia seated within a wreath, and the other side shows an eagle, above which it says half penny token and below it is the date 1814. Can anyone help me with this? Report this Post to the Staff

NumisMattyUk Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2217 Posts	Posted 11/16/2008 5:48 pm I am not familiar with it but it sounds like a regional token known as a conder token. I need a photo! Edited by NumisMattyUk 11/16/2008 5:49 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Fuzzies2 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 11/16/2008 6:14 pm I found a picture fo it online- just no worth. Here is the url for the picture- the one we have is considerably dirtier- I think if the dirt were washed off it, it would be in about the same condition as the one in the picture. http://www.napoleonicmedals.org/coins/brit14-4.htm Report this Post to the Staff
Numismat Pillar of the Community United States 1666 Posts	Posted 11/20/2008 7:02 pm I know that one quite well, it's often attributed as a Canadian token. Whether or not that attribution is correct, I have no clue. The value is pretty low for a well circulated example. I've sold 3-4 low to mid grade pieces, each went for under $10 including shipping. Never sold any high grade ones, but I was watching a reddish AU last year that sold for $63 + s/h. here's a typical example that recently sold on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/1814-CANADIAN-H...EN_W0QQitemZ 200275488798QQihZ010QQcategoryZ3396QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem There is also an 1815 date for this type. Report this Post to the Staff
QuickSilver Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1077 Posts	Posted 11/20/2008 7:23 pm I have a similar token that is 1813. Would this also have been Canadian? Report this Post to the Staff
Numismat Pillar of the Community United States 1666 Posts	Posted 11/20/2008 8:48 pm Yep! There are several types, all dated between 1812 and 1815 or so. There are also some that have a bust facing to either side with the same wreath and a more scarce type that says "Trade and commerce" and depicts a ship instead of the bird. Report this Post to the Staff
Numismat Pillar of the Community United States 1666 Posts	Posted 11/20/2008 8:52 pm There is a smaller farthing size token with George IV on it and Britannia with the word "Columbia" above it. This one is attributed to Canada also, but in fact is not Canadian at all. Here's an example of both varieties: http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Columbia-Fart...es_W0QQitemZ 270304782287QQihZ017QQcategoryZ3182QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem These are actually merchant trade tokens circa 1800-1820, intended for use in Britain. So if you see one, keep in mind that the Columbia doesn't stand for British Columbia. =) Edited by Numismat 11/20/2008 8:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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