Cents Unc
Posted in Uncategorized on 10/26/2003 07:41 am by admin
Cents Unc
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 China 5x cents UNC low start  US $1.25
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 Hong Kong 9x1 cent UNC low start US $1.31
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 Hong Kong 10x1 cent UNC sign2 low start US $2.25
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 WWII Malaya 10x1 cent UNC low start US $7.20
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 Hong Kong 1960 H Unc 10 Cents US $.99
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 Hong Kong 1961 Unc 10 Cents US $.99
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 Hong Kong 1961 H Unc 10 Cents US $.99
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 Hong Kong 1963 Unc 10 Cents US $1.50
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 Hong Kong 1964 H Unc 10 Cents US $.99
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 Hong Kong 1965 Unc 10 Cents US $.99
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I was a collector of American coins for about 10 years when I discovered 18th Century Provincial Token-Coinage. The last 5 of those years I had spent focusing my numismatic efforts on researching and collecting early American copper coinage. Like many other collectors I always sought out the oldest, the rarest, and the nicest pieces of American coinage possible.
In 2004 both fortunately and unfortunately the rare coin market was booming-and had been for some time. I loved to see my collection and whatever inventory I was holding appreciate in value but at the same time, this also meant that my two favorite series, U.S. Colonials and Large Cents were becoming increasingly difficult for me to purchase.
The coins I fancied were typically in the $800 to $3500. I preferred choice coins in grades of VF 30 or better and couldn't bring myself to purchase junkers. Thus, I was doomed to buying 2-3 coins a year. It was either that or the family would have to drastically cut back on its food intake.
To think that I was being priced out of my hobby, one of my life long passions, brought on negative feelings. Collecting began to loose it's appeal. I browsed on bourse floors and auctions websites, gazing at pieces I knew I could not afford.
WHERE IT ALL CHANGED
While doing some casual searching on the internet, I stumbled upon an image of Middlesex D&H 833. This is a token with an effigy of Thomas Paine being hanged on the obverse (End of Pain). On the reverse is an open book with the words "The Wrongs of Man" and "Jany 21, 1793". The reverse design mocks Paine's immensely important literary/political propagandist endeavor "The Rights of Man." It was (and is still in my opinion) the most intriguing numismatic piece I ever laid eyes upon.
The token was in fantastic condition, AU very near UNC, and what's more, the price tag was only $150. Today that same piece would sell in the $300 - $400 range, but even this is still remarkably affordable when it comes to numismatic items of the 18th Century (when was the last time you saw an 18th century EAC in AU condition for under a grand).
That was the beginning of it all for me.
Many other Conder Token Collectors have crossed over from EACs with similar stories, and there is no reason why that trend should not continue.
Collectors fall in love with the series because of the variety and quality that it offers. It boasts over 7,000 different collectible pieces. And, as mentioned above, the average collector can acquire uncirculated examples at a relatively low cost when compared to Early American Coppers of a similar grade. Believe me, once you grow accustomed to buying several uncirculated Conders for the price of one mid-grade EAC it will be very difficult to go back.
For anyone that is even vaguely interested in numismatics and/or history I would highly recommend you take a look at Conder Tokens. They are not only fascinating but are also still up and comers in the world of numismatics . . . and thus, quite likely one of the better investments numismatics has to offer.
For more information on where to find Conder tokens, a list of dealers, Conder token resources online, books, images, prices and more:
Visit [http://www.condertokens.net/dealers.html]
Mike D, Numismatist, Member EAC, CTCC, ANA.
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99 Cents $5.99 99 Cents |
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For 80 Cents! $39.99 Gaetano Previati For 80 Cents! - Giclee Print |
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Three Cents Opera (Ger) $17.99 Three Cents Opera (Ger) |
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Budweiser 15 cents $11.99 Budweiser 15 cents - Tin Sign |
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Budweiser 25 Cents $11.99 Budweiser 25 Cents - Tin Sign |
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Admission Twenty-Five Cents $19.99 Admission Twenty-Five Cents - Premium Poster |
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COKE - Delicious 5 Cents $12.99 COKE - Delicious 5 Cents - Tin Sign |
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COKE - Always 5 Cents $12.99 COKE - Always 5 Cents - Tin Sign |
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Coffee 5 Cents $9.99 Jennifer Garant Coffee 5 Cents - Art Print |
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Wishes 5 Cents $7.99 Tony Casper Wishes 5 Cents - Art Print |
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Troise Cents Soldats $49.99 Gerda Wegener Troise Cents Soldats - Giclee Print |
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Salon des Cents $54.99 Alphonse Mucha Salon des Cents - Giclee Print |
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Hakeem Nicks UNC $99.99 Hakeem Nicks UNC - Wall Decal |
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UNC Greensboro Logo $89.99 UNC Greensboro Logo - Wall Decal |
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Julius Peppers UNC $99.99 Julius Peppers UNC - Wall Decal |
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The Rice Weeders (For Eighty Cents) $39.99 Angelo Morbelli The Rice Weeders (For Eighty Cents) - Giclee Print |
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5 Cents and 3 Pipes $19.99 David Roseburg 5 Cents and 3 Pipes - Photographic Print |
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Steaks, 99 cents, c.1985-86 $99.99 Andy Warhol Steaks, 99 cents, c.1985-86 - Giclee Print |
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Salon Des Cents, 1893 $39.99 H.G. Ibels Salon Des Cents, 1893 - Giclee Print |