{"product_id":"1792-birmingham-j-howard-halfpenny-token","title":"1792 BIRMINGHAM J HOWARD HALFPENNY TOKEN","description":"A scarce 18th-century trade token issued by J Howard of Birmingham in 1792. This halfpenny token represents an important piece of industrial-era numismatic history, when local merchants produced tokens to facilitate commerce during times of copper coin shortage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe token reflects Birmingham's significance as a manufacturing hub during the Industrial Revolution. J Howard's business tokens are highly sought after by collectors of English provincial currency and local history enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn collectible condition, this piece offers both historical interest and numismatic value. A worthy addition to any token or 18th-century British currency collection.","brand":"Cambridgeshire Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57607759069557,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/3024\/3648\/files\/Scan1_ab1a4540-a8ab-4e5a-945f-67ed435d6baf.png?v=1790334755","url":"https:\/\/www.cambridgeshirecoins.com\/en-us\/products\/1792-birmingham-j-howard-halfpenny-token","provider":"Cambridgeshire Coins ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}