Now this is the kind of token that actually has some damn personality.

 Offered here is a late 18th century Bath halfpenny Conder token, featuring Alfred the Great on the obverse with the bold legend “ALFRED YE GREAT REFOUNDED BATH AD 900”, and the reverse showing the fortified city walls and gate with “AND SURROUNDED IT WITH WALLS & TOWERS.” Strong historic design, strong eye appeal, and a lot more interesting than the usual flat, boring generic material that floods the market.

 This example comes in at 28mm and 9.93 grams, exactly where it should be, and the lettered edge confirms the attribution with the PAYNE & TURNER SILVER-SMITHS BATH inscription. That edge lettering matters. It is not just some random old British token tossed in a junk box — it is a proper attributable piece with real collector interest.

 The surfaces have a nice dark chocolate / gunmetal look, with clear legends, strong portrait detail, and a sharp reverse design showing the old city gate and walls beautifully. Alfred’s bust is bold, the reverse architecture is fully recognizable, and the overall presentation is just plain cool. It has the kind of look that makes people stop and actually read it.

Conder tokens have built a loyal following for good reason — they combine history, artistry, local British identity, and collectible variety in one package. Bath issues are always popular because the design is strong, the history is easy to appreciate, and the Alfred the Great type is one of the more visually appealing pieces in the series.

This is a real collector token, not filler. Historic, attributable, and attractive.

 Attribution: Great Britain, Somersetshire, Bath, AE Halfpenny Conder Token, D&H 65, 28 mm/9.93 g

 Edge: PAYNE & TURNER SILVER-SMITHS BATH

 Why buy this one?

 Because it has everything you want in a collectible 18th century token: great portrait, great reverse, proper lettered edge, strong eye appeal, and a type that actually tells a story.