token; trade halfpenny (Leek Commercial, Staffordshire)

Production date
1793
 Description
Halfpenny trade token payable at Leek Staffordshire. Decorated on the obverse with two hands united in front of an olive branch. On the reverse is a caduceus and a large bale of goods. The token has the motto "Arte favente nil desperandum" which is the motto of Leek town and means "our skill assisting us, we have no cause for despair". The town was a major producer of textiles with silk dominating in later years.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1793
Production place
England
Signature & date
Embossed on the obverse is "LEEK COMMERCIAL HALFPENNY 1793" on the edge is "PAYABLE AT LEEK STAFFORDSHIRE". O the reverse is "ARTE FAVENTE NIL DESPERANDUM".
Associated date
1793
Associated place
Staffordshire/England
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 3cm (Dia 1 3/16")
Accession number
1977-040-021

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