1790 HALFPENNY TOKEN MACCLESFIELD

A historic half penny token from Macclesfield, dating to 1790. This copper piece represents a fascinating period when local traders issued their own tokens as currency substitutes during times of coin shortage.

Macclesfield, a significant silk manufacturing centre in Cheshire, would have used such tokens to facilitate commerce within the community. The token bears the authentic patina of age and offers collectors a tangible connection to Georgian-era trade and local commerce.

An excellent addition to any collection of British tokens, tokens by region, or numismatic pieces from the Industrial Revolution period. The 1790 date marks an important year in British economic history when token circulation was particularly prevalent.

Condition and rarity vary. Please examine product images for specific details regarding wear, legibility, and preservation. Each token tells its own story of the era in which it circulated.