1797 PORTSMOUTH HALFPENNY TOKEN

A scarce 18th-century token from Portsmouth, this 1797 halfpenny represents a fascinating piece of local commercial history. Issued during a period when official small change was in short supply, these tokens were produced by merchants and tradesmen as practical alternatives to government currency.

This example displays the characteristic wear and patina expected of a genuine period piece, with clear details visible on both obverse and reverse. Portsmouth tokens are increasingly sought by collectors of British numismatic ephemera and local history enthusiasts.

A genuine artifact of Georgian-era trade and commerce, perfect for the serious token collector or historian of 18th-century Britain.