17th Cen17th Century Trade Token John Finch Halstead Essex 1/2d Halfpenny

17th Cen17th Century Trade Token John Finch Halstead Essex 1/2d Halfpenny

£25.00
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17th Cen17th Century Trade Token John Finch Halstead Essex 1/2d Halfpenny
  • 17th Cen17th Century Trade Token John Finch Halstead Essex 1/2d Halfpenny
  • 17th Cen17th Century Trade Token John Finch Halstead Essex 1/2d Halfpenny
  • 17th Cen17th Century Trade Token John Finch Halstead Essex 1/2d Halfpenny
  • 17th Cen17th Century Trade Token John Finch Halstead Essex 1/2d Halfpenny
17th Cen17th Century Trade Token John Finch Halstead Essex 1/2d Halfpenny

17th Cen17th Century Trade Token John Finch Halstead Essex 1/2d Halfpenny

£25.00

• Issuer: John Finch (Maltster) • Location: Halstead, Essex • Denomination: Halfpenny (1/2d) • Reference: Williamson / Boyne Essex 188 (or variant 187) • Material: Copper Alloy Design:

• Obverse: JOHN FINCH surrounding a central Finch bird (a classic example of "canting" or punning heraldry matching the issuer's name)

. • Reverse: OF HALSTEAD IN ESSEX surrounding a central Malt-shovel/scoop, indicating his trade as a local malt producer for brewing.

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