Norwich Castle 1794 token?

[thrillathahunt]

This is a bronze medal/token that measures 28mm. Roman numerals MDCCXCIV "Good Times will come" "Norwich Castle" Any Ideas?

 

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[Montana Jim]

Possibly a 1794 Norwich halfpenny from the shop of Richard Bacon, Cocky Lane, with a well executed view of the castle and the somewhat significant motto, "Good Times Will Come."

Or - Maybe not.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Possibly a 1794 Norwitch halfpenny from the shop of Richard Bacon, Cocky Lane, with a well executed view of the castle and the somewhat significant motto, "Good Times Will Come."

Or - Maybe not.

 

[trikikiwi]

and the Golden Fleece

Mike

 

[CRUSADER]

As you say in the title, Its a 1794 Halfpenny Token from Norwich. You guys seem to call them Condor Tokens.

 

[BuckleBoy]

You guys seem to call them Condor Tokens.

I fancy calling them partridge tokens.

 

[Don in SJ]

The tokens are named for James Conder, an eighteenth century cataloger who also issued tokens to advertise his drapery business in Ipswich. The tokens were made in thousands of varities and designs are often intricate and beautiful.

 

[thrillathahunt]

Thanks for the info Don.

 

[thrillathahunt]

I did some research on this token, and in case there may be someone who is interested, and would like to know more about it here goes.

Although not marked as such, it is considered to be a half penny token. It has the image of Norwich Castle on one side and a hanging sheep on the other side, with the date 1794 in Roman numerals.

The present keep of the castle was built in 1120 and was used as a Royal Palace. From 1220-1887 it was used as a jail. Today it is a museum and art gallery.

When tradesmen began issuing tokens in the 17th century they used images that were easily identifiable as signs of their trade. The image of a hanging sheep or fleece was a symbol for traders in wool.

Generally identified as a Condor token (cataloger James Condor) these came into existence out of necessity when the British government in 1775 ceased production of regular copper coinage.
There was a large market place at Norwich so the Castle and fleece were natural images for a token.

 

[texan connection]

Very cool whered you get that rick?

 

[thrillathahunt]

Hey bud,

Derick found it in the kids hunt at the May WWATS rally in OK.
He showed it to me the other day and asked me what it was.....I had no clue.

 

[texan connection]

cant belive that was planted maybe a old droped coin