1794 HALFPENNY TOKEN BATH

The 1794 Halfpenny Token from Bath exemplifies the regional token coinage issued during a time of widespread copper coin shortages. This token highlights Bath’s local economic resilience and its efforts to facilitate small transactions amid national currency scarcity. Its historical importance and refined design make it an essential acquisition for collectors focused on British provincial tokens, shedding light on the monetary solutions employed in 18th-century Britain.