{"product_id":"1666-thomas-powell-half-penny-cambridge-token","title":"1666 HALF PENNY THOMAS POWELL CAMBRIDGE TOKEN","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally rare seventeenth-century trade token issued by Thomas Powell in Cambridge during 1666. This half penny token exemplifies the private currency systems that flourished in England before the reintroduction of official copper coinage. Tokens of this era are highly sought by numismatists and local history enthusiasts, offering tangible insight into Cambridge's commercial heritage and mercantile practices. The historical significance of this piece—spanning over 350 years—combined with its scarcity makes it a prized acquisition for serious collectors. A remarkable artefact documenting both numismatic tradition and the economic landscape of Restoration-era Cambridge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambridgeshire Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56678851510645,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/3024\/3648\/files\/1666-half-penny-thomas-powell-cambridge-tokenworld-coinscambridgeshire-coins-1666177.png?v=1769806467","url":"https:\/\/www.cambridgeshirecoins.com\/en-us\/products\/1666-thomas-powell-half-penny-cambridge-token","provider":"Cambridgeshire Coins ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}