1796 HALFPENNY TOKEN CROEBANE

A distinctive 1796 Halfpenny Token from Croebane, a fascinating example of Irish trade tokens from the late Georgian period. These tokens were issued by local merchants and businesses as a practical solution to the shortage of official coinage. This piece captures an intriguing chapter in Irish commercial history and numismatic tradition. An excellent addition for token collectors and those interested in regional Irish monetary systems of the 1790s.