1792 COVENTRY ELEPHANT CASTLE HALFPENNY TOKEN
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£60.00
An exceptional numismatic piece from Georgian England, this 1792 Coventry Elephant Castle halfpenny token represents a crucial moment in British trade history. Minted during the height of the Industrial Revolution, this token served as local currency when official coinage was scarce.
The Elephant Castle design references Coventry's mercantile importance and distinctive architecture of the period. As a halfpenny denomination, it was essential for everyday transactions among working people and merchants. Tokens like this offer tangible evidence of regional commerce, local pride, and the resourcefulness of communities during monetary shortages.
A genuine relic of late 18th-century England, this piece appeals to serious collectors of British numismatics, local history enthusiasts, and those fascinated by industrial-era tokens. Its historical significance and relative scarcity make it a valuable addition to any collection.
The Elephant Castle design references Coventry's mercantile importance and distinctive architecture of the period. As a halfpenny denomination, it was essential for everyday transactions among working people and merchants. Tokens like this offer tangible evidence of regional commerce, local pride, and the resourcefulness of communities during monetary shortages.
A genuine relic of late 18th-century England, this piece appeals to serious collectors of British numismatics, local history enthusiasts, and those fascinated by industrial-era tokens. Its historical significance and relative scarcity make it a valuable addition to any collection.