Rochdale Halfpenny Token

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Date:1792

Description:

Rochdale copper halfpenny, 1792

Diameter 29mm

The obverse features a shield bearing a Coat of Arms, possibly those of Rochdale, with a sheep above. The inscription reads 'ROCHDALE HALFPENNY 1792'. The reverse features a man at a loom. Tokens such as this were produced from 1787-1797 when there was a shortage of regal copper coinage. This led the Anglesey Mines Company to produce its own copper penny and halfpenny tokens, a practice that became widespread during the period.

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Rochdale Halfpenny Token

Rochdale copper halfpenny, 1792 Diameter 29mm The obverse features a shield bearing a Coat of Arms, ...

Rochdale Halfpenny Token

Rochdale copper halfpenny, 1792 Diameter 29mm The obverse features a shield bearing a Coat of Arms, ...

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M995.1926.133 (66/16657)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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