1794 MACCLESFIELD HALFPENNY TOKEN

A rare 18th-century token from Macclesfield, this halfpenny piece represents an important piece of industrial heritage. Issued in 1794, it reflects the town's prominence during the silk manufacturing boom. Tokens such as these were privately minted by local merchants and businesses to supplement official coinage during periods of currency shortage. This example showcases period craftsmanship and offers collectors genuine historical insight into Georgian-era commerce and daily life. A valuable addition to any numismatic collection focused on British regional tokens or industrial history.

A rare 18th-century token from Macclesfield, this halfpenny piece represents an important piece of industrial heritage. Issued in 1794, it reflects the town's prominence during the silk manufacturing boom. Tokens such as these were privately minted by local merchants and businesses to supplement official coinage during periods of currency shortage. This example showcases period craftsmanship and offers collectors genuine historical insight into Georgian-era commerce and daily life. A valuable addition to any numismatic collection focused on British regional tokens or industrial history.