17th C. Cambridge Farthing Token - Christofer Maies Chandler - W.62 Dickinson 62

17th Century Trade Token – Christofer Maies, Chandler of Cambridge (Cambridgeshire W.62 / Dickinson 62)

An authentic mid-17th century copper farthing trade token issued in Cambridge by Christofer Maies, a local tallow chandler. Issued during the Commonwealth / Restoration period to alleviate the severe shortage of official small change across England.

Details & Attribution:

• Issuer: Christofer Maies (Chandler)

• Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

• Denomination: Farthing

• Catalog References: Williamson 62 | Dickinson 62

Design:

• Obverse: CRISTOFER MAIES around a stick/bundle of five hanging candles suspended from a bar (symbolizing his trade as a chandler).

• Reverse: IN CAMBRIDGE around central issuer initials C M within a beaded inner border.