{"product_id":"1811-bristol-patent-sheathing-nail-manufactory-1-2-penny-token","title":"1811 Bristol Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory 1\/2 Penny Token","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #2F4F4F; border-bottom: 2px solid #DAA520; padding-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n    1811 Bristol Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory 1\/2 Penny Token\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Combined Shipping Banner --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0; padding: 12px; background: #FFF5F5; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #A52A2A; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n      COMBINED SHIPPING AVAILABLE\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Item Specifics --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #EEE; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e Great Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 1811\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e Half Penny Token\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/b\u003e Bristol Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Provincial Token\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e See photos for condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Detailed Description --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #1E90FF; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #F8F8F8; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; color: #333; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n      DETAILED DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n  This \u003cb\u003e1811 Bristol Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory Half Penny Token\u003c\/b\u003e is an interesting example of early 19th-century British provincial token coinage. These privately issued tokens were produced during a period when shortages of official small-denomination coinage created strong demand for alternative forms of local and commercial currency.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n  The token is associated with the \u003cb\u003eBristol Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory\u003c\/b\u003e, an industrial concern connected with the production of copper and related products. The reference to a nail manufactory reflects the industrial and commercial purpose behind many of the provincial tokens issued throughout Britain during this period.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n  Struck in \u003cb\u003ecopper\u003c\/b\u003e, the token carries designs and inscriptions relating to the issuing business and its commercial identity. Its half-penny denomination indicates its intended value within the monetary system of the period, although tokens such as this were generally accepted locally rather than being official Royal Mint coinage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n  This piece displays characteristics consistent with an early 19th-century copper token, including natural aging, possible surface marks, patina and circulation or handling wear. The exact amount of remaining detail and surface preservation should be determined from the photographs of the individual token offered in this listing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n  A fascinating addition for collectors of \u003cb\u003eBritish tokens, provincial tokens, trade tokens, 19th-century copper, British numismatics and historical exonumia\u003c\/b\u003e. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition, surfaces, patina, coloration and details of the individual token offered. Photos are considered part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Historical Context --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #E6E6E6; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #FFF;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; color: #2F4F4F; margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n      HISTORICAL CONTEXT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n  The early 1800s were an important period for British token collecting. During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, shortages of official copper coinage encouraged businesses, manufacturers and local merchants to issue their own tokens. Bristol was an important commercial and industrial centre, and tokens associated with local businesses provide collectors with a tangible connection to the economic history of the city and the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Collector's Notes --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; background-color: #FFF; border: 1px solid #EEE; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; color: #333; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eCOIN CARE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Kept in protective holders and ready for your collection.\u003cbr\u003e\n      Extra photos available anytime - just ask!\u003cbr\u003e\n      Please feel free to contact us with any questions.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Additional Inventory --\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 30px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; color: #1E90FF; padding: 15px; border: 1px dashed #1E90FF; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n      Looking for specific items? 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