{"product_id":"1794-lancaster-halfpenny-token","title":"1794 LANCASTER HALFPENNY TOKEN","description":"A historic 1794 Lancaster halfpenny token, a fascinating piece of 18th-century British numismatic history. This rare token represents the commercial heritage of Lancaster during the Georgian era, when local traders issued their own tokens as a practical solution to the shortage of official small change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe token exemplifies the craftsmanship of its period, featuring period-appropriate design elements that reflect Lancaster's trading significance. A valuable addition to any collection of British tokens, regional currency, or local history memorabilia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollectors of 18th-century coins, tokens, and numismatic artifacts will appreciate the historical importance and rarity of this piece. An excellent example of how local commerce operated before modern currency standardisation.","brand":"Cambridgeshire Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57610689413493,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/3024\/3648\/files\/Scan1_00307f9a-0992-41b8-98f8-c03931eeea0a.png?v=1790419692","url":"https:\/\/www.cambridgeshirecoins.com\/en-us\/products\/1794-lancaster-halfpenny-token","provider":"Cambridgeshire Coins ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}