1811 DUDLEY AND BIRMINGHAM HALFPENNY TOKEN

A scarce early 19th-century halfpenny token issued by Dudley and Birmingham merchants. This copper piece showcases the industrial heritage of the Midlands during a period when local traders produced their own currency for everyday commerce. An authentic example of provincial tokenage from 1811, valued by numismatists and collectors of British industrial history. Well-preserved condition with clear striking and distinct legends. A tangible connection to Georgian-era commerce and local enterprise.