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Halfpenny - Cambridgeshire Cambridge / J. Marston ND
| Copper | 2.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1648-1672 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | English Trade Tokens (1648-72) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#79940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Denomination across three horizontal lines, legend around.
MM a rose.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INGTON · STREET · CAMBR
HIS
HALFE
PENNY
Edge
Plain
Comment
Full legend from both sides - 'John Marston in Trumpington Street Cambridge'.Recorded in The Token Book by Galata under Cambridgeshire #63.
John Marston was thought to be a Coffee Seller or Grocer
mid 17th century; 1648-1672
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token Halfpenny - Cambridgeshire (Cambridge / J. Marston) ND (1648-1672) coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic upheaval in England. The coin was minted during the Commonwealth period, which saw the execution of King Charles I and the establishment of a republican government. This period was marked by economic instability, and the lack of a centralized authority to regulate the currency led to the issuance of a wide variety of token coins, such as this one, by private individuals and businesses. Despite the turmoil of the time, the Token Halfpenny - Cambridgeshire (Cambridge / J. Marston) ND (1648-1672) coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
