Davissons Ltd Numismatic Notebook & Catalog, Fall 2006: A select offering from Davissons' stock is listed in the "Numismatic Notebook & Catalog, Fall 2006" which arrived several days ago. Items 126-161 as well as the token references which follow these items should be of interest to the conder enthusiast. There is also a wide range of many other attractive numismatic items offered in the catalog, and Allan Davisson writes in his introduction that Auction 25 is "well along, scheduled to be mailed near the end of the year and close in late January 2007." Davissons can be contacted by email at coins@davissons.net, by phone at (320) 685-3835 and can be found on the web at www.britishcoins.com or www.classiccoins.com .

World Exonumia MAIL BID SALE 11: Rich Hartzog of World Exonumia has announced his MAIL BID SALE 11 which closes 7 November 2006 offering Exonumia, tokens, medals, buttons, badges, Indian Peace medals, Slave Tags and more. Conders? Hmmmm ... I wouldn't know but certainly lots of interesting material. Rich writes that the sale catalog has almost 2800 lots with a color cover, 120 pages, from the common to the super-rare. Read more ...

CTCC Journal Volume XI Number 3 Fall 2006: The 41st consecutive issue of the Conder Token Collector's Club publication, the cover of which is shown to the left, is in the mail. Features include "Essex Edgeways" by Tony Fox, "Thomas Sharp - Token Triple Threat" by Harold Welch, "The David Spence Collection" by Peter Preston-Morley, "Iron Bridge Construction" by Bill Wahl, "Issac Newton's Tokens" by Tom Fredette, "Four New Varieties of Camac Tokens" by Greg Silvis, "Conder Questions and a Poem" by Richard Coult and much more ... including the 2006 Club Member Medal. The new medal can be seen along with other club medals in the gallery at http://conderclub.org/medals.html . The quarterly Journal comes with membership in the Conder Token Collector's Club and is very much an essential reference for Conder collectors and enthusiasts worldwide ... not just for the articles but for the sense of community one gets by reading what others in the field are interested in and what they are doing. Contact Rachel Irish (mrIrish5@adelphia.net) for further CTCC membership info or visit the Conder Token Collector's Club web site for further CTCC info.

Charles Davis Numismatic Literature Auction: Catalogue for a Mail bid sale of Numismatic Literature Selections From the Library of James D. King Osterville MA and other consignments totalling 850 lots that closes 28 October 2006 arrived yesterday from Charles Davis. As always there are items for a broad range of collecting interests ... and of course some lots of specific interest to the conder enthusiast. Charles Davis can be reached at P.O. Box 547 Wenham MA 01984 USA, (978) 468 2933 or numislit@aol.com and at his VCOINS or ABEBOOKS websites. The catalogue for this sale is available online at the VCOINS site.

Copper Corner List #46: Bill McKivor of The Copper Corner has sent out List #46 for October-December 2006 offering a wide variety of items for sale including 18th Century Conder Tokens, 17th Century tokens, 19th Century tokens along with Medals, medalets, unusual historical items and more. Bill will going to this year's Token Congress in St. Helena, Lancashire and The Copper Corner will be closed in the month of October during his travels. Hmmmm ... seems to me it would be best to act quickly if you want something on the list or you may be waiting until November to receive your items. If you're not getting Bill's lists sent directly to you via email you should be. Bill can be reached at Copperman@thecoppercorner.com .

Groll Coins: Groll Coins has just launched a new web site at www.grollcoins.com. The site features Conder Tokens, as well as additional British Regal and Colonial coinage and is updated regularly. Take a look using the link above or by using the link I've added on the Conders For Sale page.

ABC Coins and Tokens Updated: David Stuart writes that 17th Century Tokens, 18th Century Irish, Scottish and Welsh 18th Century Tokens & Conders, and 19th Century Tokens Sections at the Alnwick British & Colonial Coins & Tokens web site have just been updated with new items ... and David reminds us all that to be fair to everyone, ABC Coin and Tokens' policy is "first come first served".

Copper Corner August Discount List: Bill McKivor of Copper Corner has released a discount list for August which features items left from the Dr. Richard Doty sale. Bill also warned everyone to be on the lookout for him at ANA where he will be "at booth #765, at the end of Isle 7 in the very back against the wall with 6 boxes of Conder tokens, a few 17th and 19th C tokens, as well as a box of American tokens and a couple boxes of medals and 'fun stuff' ". Bill can be reached at Copperman@thecoppercorner.com for further information.

CTCC Journal Volume XI Number 2 Summer 2006: The 40th consecutive issue, which is the 10th anniversary issue as well, of the Conder Token Collector's Club publication, the cover of which is shown to the left, arrived in the mail this week. Features include "S.H. Hamer in Pursuit of a Rarity" by Michael Knight, "American 'Conder' Tokens" by Tom Fredette, "CTCC in the UK" by Bill McKivor, "Four New Varieties of Camac Tokens" by Greg Silvis, "Conder Striking Errors" by Michael Grogan and much, much more ... including information on the upcoming CTCC general meeting at the 2006 ANA World's Fair of Money. The quarterly Journal comes with membership in the Conder Token Collector's Club and is very much an essential reference for Conder collectors and enthusiasts worldwide ... not just for the articles but for the sense of community one gets by reading what others in the field are interested in and what they are doing. Contact Rachel Irish (mrIrish5@adelphia.net) for further CTCC membership info or visit the Conder Token Collector's Club web site for further CTCC info.

Good Question and Good Answers: Seems to me that a question recently asked in the Conder Token Discussion Group at Yahoo by a new collector about ways to organize a Conder collection and the answers provided might be of use to many people who aren't members of the discussion group. The question and the answers from the group are provided below.

I am new to the world of Conders and I was wondering if some of you would share your insights as to ways to organize a collection of Conders. At the start I was going to do a particular county, but then I didn't like missing out on so many others I liked. :-)

TY for any and ALL suggestions. dw

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For my money there is only 1 method. Buy a copy of Dalton and Hamer and then use the contents/index system. The D&H codes work very nicely and are universally recognized. m

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There are many different ways you can collect them. I started just doing one per English county. You could do all from one town, all from one county, all from one manufacturer, all from one engraver, one from each manufacturer or engraver, you could do them on a topical basis (I know a gentleman whose family traced back to the woolen industry, so he collects tokens that show a hanging fleece.). You could collect the anonymous general circulation issues, the Genuine Trade Tokens that were issued by merchants specifically to be used for circulation (most of which have some information about the merchant so a person would know who issued it and where it could be redeemed.). You could collect the issues that were made specifically for sale to collectors. There are also private tokens that were made for collectors specifically to be used to trade with other collectors. And then of course you could just collect the counterfeit issues . And then of course there are still the other country issues. (Wales, Ireland, Scotland.)

I finally settled of the Genuine Trade Tokens, there are 654 varieties not including edge varieties. (As listed in Waters' Notes on 18th century tokens.) I also collect The Skidmore Churches and Gates series that was made for sale to collectors. Those are my two basic collections, but it doesn't keep me from buying other nice tokens that I happen to come across. Michael Schmidt

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The best advice I received about collecting Conders was from Jerry Bobbe who said "Collect what you like". Joining the CTCC will expose you to collecting ideas and put you in contact with hundreds of other collectors and dealers. Good luck and happy collecting. Mike

The discussion group at Yahoo can be found here, information on and prices for Provincial Token-Coinage of the 18th Century by Dalton and Hamer as well as Notes on 18th Century Tokens by Waters can be found on the bibliography page of this site, and further information on CTCC can be found at the club's web site.

Spence Collection at Dix Noonan Webb: On 11 July DNW will be selling the third and final part of the important collection of 18th century trade tokens formed by the late Dr David L. Spence, covering Wales, Scotland and Ireland, together with the Spence numismatic library, miscellaneous tokens from other properties.

Dr. Richard Doty Reference Collection - Copper Corner List #45: Bill McKivor of The Copper Corner has sent out List #45 for July 2006 offering the extensive token collection formed by Dr. Richard Doty, Curator of the National Money Collection at the Smithsonian Museum, the first elected president of the CTCC, and author of numerous numismatic articles and books including "The Soho Mint and the Industrialization of Money". In addition to the Doty collection this lastest list from Copper Corner also contains 17th Century tokens, Unofficial Farthings, 19th Century tokens, Silver tokens from 1811-1813, reference books for token collectors, Hard Times tokens, Civil War cents, Medals and more. If you're not getting Bill's lists sent directly to you, you should be. Bill can be reached at Copperman@thecoppercorner.com .

Copper Corner June Discount List: Bill McKivor of Copper Corner has released a discount list for June and has promised that these discount lists will be a regular feature from Copper Corner. Bill can be reached at Copperman@thecoppercorner.com for further information.

Copper Corner Discount List and an Announcement: Bill McKivor of Copper Corner has released a discount list of lower priced and “in stock too long” items for May, and has announced that his July sale will consist of the token collection formed by Dr. Richard Doty, Curator of the National Money Collection at the Smithsonian Museum and the first elected president of the CTCC. Bill can be reached at Copperman@thecoppercorner.com for further information.

CTCC Journal Volume XI Number 1 Spring 2006: The latest copy of the Conder Token Collector's Club publication, the cover of which is shown to the left, arrived in the mail this week. Features include "Token Tales - Tokens Portray Market Crosses" by R.C. Bell, "What Lies Beneath Middlesex 925" by Gregg A. Silvis, "The Braintree and Bocking Issues (D&H Essex 3-3a, 4-4e)" by Tony Fox, "What I'm Reading (A Review of The Great Arc)" by Tom Fredette and more ... including of course the "Token Exchange and Mart". The quarterly Journal comes with membership in the Conder Token Collector's Club and is very much an essential reference for Conder collectors and enthusiasts worldwide ... not just for the articles but for the sense of community one gets by reading what others in the field are interested in and what they are doing. Contact Rachel Irish (mrIrish5@adelphia.net) for further CTCC membership info or visit the Conder Token Collector's Club web site for further CTCC info.

Copper Corner List #44: Bill McKivor of The Copper Corner has sent out List #44 for April-June 2006 offering a wide variety of items for sale including almost six full pages of 18th Century Conder tokens as well as another six pages of 17th Century tokens, 19th Century tokens, reference books for token collectors, Hard Times tokens, Medals and more. If you're not getting Bill's lists sent directly to you via email you should be. Bill can be reached at Copperman@thecoppercorner.com .

DNW Auction Results: DNW web site has recently posted a recap of highlights from their 16 March Auction which included the second and final part of the high-quality collection of 18th century tokens formed by the Pennsylvania collector David Litrenta, a good collection of London 18th century tokens, and a group of duplicate tokens from the collection of David Griffiths. Prices realized for all lots are available. Go to the DNW site now ...

Phil Flanagan, Copper Corner and CTCC Promo Offers: There has to be something in the most recent emails from Bill McKivor of Copper Corner that you will want. First look at the list of 19th Century Silver Token Stock from the collection of Phillip Flanagan ... the proceeds from this sale all go to Phil to help with his medical bills. Next take a look at the short list of Conder Tokens from Copper Corner stock Bill has sent as a prelude to the 12 page list he is promising for April. Third, you need to look at the book list offering many of the standard references for 17th, 18th, 19th Century Tokens and more. Most of these items are ex libras Phillip Flanagan ... and all the funds from the books owned by Phil go to him. Finally, there is an offer from CTCC and Gary Sriro that each NEW two year CTCC membership of $55 or £32 in the UK, will receive Gary's outstanding Conder Token SCAN CD for FREE (a $39 value ... see January 31 item below), eight issues of the CTCC quarterly Journal, and a 2 year membership to the CTCC - the only club in the world devoted exclusively to Conder tokens!! This offer is only available to new memberships and not to current or previous club members.

Well? What are you waiting for? Have you found some tokens or books you need? And joined CTCC yet?

If you're not getting Bill's lists sent directly to you via email, you should be. Bill can be reached at Copperman@thecoppercorner.com .

Copper Corner and Phil Flanagan Lists: Bill McKivor of Copper Corner writes to say that Phil Flanagan's Conder tokens have been bought before Bill had a chance to list them ... and that in the long run, this is good thing for Phil, so be happy.

Along with this announcement Bill has sent out two lists, one with Phil’s 19th Century tokens, and one with some lower priced and discounted Conder tokens from Copper Corner stock. Anything from Phil’s stock that is sold will result in all of the funds going to him, as Bill is not taking a commission on this group ... your orders will be greatly appreciated. And, if you're not getting Bill's lists sent directly to you via email, you should be. Bill can be reached at Copperman@thecoppercorner.com .

CTCC Journal Volume X Number 4 Winter 2005/2006: The latest copy of the always informative Conder Token Collector's Club publication, the cover of which is shown to the left, arrived in the mail yesterday. Features include "Token Tales - Noble Without Nobility" by R.C. Bell, "Three Conder Quacks" by Michael Grogan, "Military Motifs" by Tom Fredette, "Maldon (D&H Essex 35)" by Tony Fox, "Dublin 29 Bis & Dublin 158 Bis II: Two New Varities of Camac Tokens" by Gregg A. Silvis and more ... including of course the "Token Exchange and Mart". The quarterly Journal comes with membership in the Conder Token Collector's Club and is very much an essential reference for Conder collectors and enthusiasts worldwide ... not just for the articles but for the sense of community one gets by reading what others in the field are interested in and what they are doing. Contact Rachel Irish (mrIrish5@adelphia.net) for further CTCC membership info or visit the Conder Token Collector's Club web site for further CTCC info.

2006 Conder Token SCAN CD: Gary Sriro's outstanding Conder Token SCAN CD has been updated. The new version is now available at $36 and $3 for domestic shipping ($4 for International). Gary writes:

"What's new....A LOT. I have added over 600 tokens this last year, more than 400 brand new ones and another 200 tokens were upgraded. The number of token scans on this CD now stands at 3,119.

The data base from which populations are generated grew from 27,000 entries to now over 33,000. Population numbers have changed on probably 95% of the scans, and for many tokens, the actual rarity has changed as well. Thus there has been a new update on the rarity levels, and up to what population number is allowed for each 5 rarity level. You will find hundreds of departures from the D&H book.

If you wish this new CD - it's first public offering - and several pages of informational enclosures, let me know."

I have Gary's 2005 Scan issue and am looking forward to getting the 2006 update. This CD is another essential addition to the reference library of any Conder collector or enthusiast. Gary can be reached at gsriro@sbcglobal.net for orders or additional information ... or you can buy a 2006 Conder Token SCAN CD right now with PAYPAL using Gary's email address (gsriro@sbcglobal.net) to make the transaction ... only $36 and $3 for domestic shipping ($4 for International).

Business or Hobby: A recent ecommerce-guide.com article addresses why so many people who try to turn a hobby or passion into a business so often fail. The author uses a number of real word examples including an online coin business and offers some sound advice such as ... "Find a niche market. There's nothing special about the coin business. It's like any other industry out there. You have to find items that somebody else wants to buy. Or you have to find an item and tell people why they should buy it. All you have to do is find that niche." And perhaps most important ... "Have fun". Read article ...

NumisLinks.com: A new resource for numismatists and coin collectors has been launched at www.NumisLinks.com . According to the owner, S.J. Miller, NumisLinks.com is designed to be a categorized listing of the best coin information on the Internet. Sounds promising, yes? Unlike a simple directory where, typically, only the main page of a site is listed, the administrators of NumisLinks.com study a prospective numismatic website and dig deep into the site to find the highest quality pages of information that are then included in specific categories in the NumisLinks directory. This 'Human Spidering' leads to very specific and high quality resources being listed in the index. Hmmmmm? Human Spidering? There are already several token sites listed ... all apparently put there at one time last May ... but speaking of 'high quality resources' ... I have submitted the Conder Token Enthusiast.

Copper Corner List #43: As promised, Bill McKivor of The Copper Corner has sent out List #43 for January-March 2006 offering a "wealth of new material" consisting of some 200 items for sale. If you're not getting Bill's lists sent directly to you via email you should be. Bill can be reached at Copperman@thecoppercorner.com .