½ Penny William Williams - North Wales ND

This coin was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, particularly in rural areas. To address this issue, many private individuals and businesses, such as William Williams, issued their own tokens, which were accepted as payment by local merchants and traders. These tokens were often made of copper or other base metals and had a low denomination, such as ½ penny. They were used for everyday transactions, such as buying bread, milk, or other essential goods. The use of these tokens demonstrates the resourcefulness and resilience of people during times of economic hardship.

• early modern
• modern