1788 JOHN WILKINSON HALFPENNY TOKEN

A rare 18th-century halfpenny token issued in 1788, honouring John Wilkinson, the renowned iron master and industrialist. This historic piece reflects the Industrial Revolution era when private tokens circulated alongside official currency. Wilkinson's innovations in iron production made him a celebrated figure of his time, and this token serves as a tangible connection to that transformative period. An excellent addition to any coin or industrial history collection.