1795 POOKE FARTHING TOKEN

A rare 1795 Pooke Farthing token, a fascinating piece of 18th-century British numismatic history. This small denomination token reflects the currency shortages of the period when private traders and businesses issued their own tokens to facilitate commerce. The Pooke farthing is highly sought after by collectors of early British tokens and historical currency. These tokens serve as tangible reminders of England's economic past and remain valuable additions to serious numismatic collections. Condition and provenance vary; each example offers its own story of survival through centuries.