John Of Gaunt (1340-1399) Duke Of Lancaster, Engraving, 1736, by George Vertue. A "Conder token" is a little out of place on this blog, however we will make an exception as this token comes with : some interesting history from the time of the French Revolution which drew inspiration like the American revolution from the history of the Roman Republic, a dynastic series of coins that clearly owe key elements of their style and dynastic succession to rules that were established

I found this coin irresistible for its French revolution connection. Great Britain, temp. Hanover. Emsworth (Hampshire) Æ Half Penny Token (9.73g, 28mm, 6h), AD 1794 Obv: EARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE., bust to left Rev: A MAP OF FRANCE 1794 around foot to left on map, surrounded by square border; FRANCE GLORY HONOR RE/LI/GI/ON. On the edge it reads "CURRENT EVERY WHERE". Ref: Dalton & Hamer 18. Historical hook.  This coin expresses the patriotic sentiment around

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