British Trade Tokens of the 18th Century: An Analysis of the Non-Governmental Coinage
Introduction: The Emergence of Trade Tokens As the 18th century dawned upon Great Britain, an intriguing phenomenon emerged in its numismatic history. This was the era when British Trade Tokens, a form of non-governmental coinage, began to circulate. A fascinating chapter in the study of British coins, these tokens reflect the economic and social conditions…