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Halesowen Workhouse Token
A one penny workhouse token issued in 1813 at Halesowen, then placed in Shropshire. During a national shortage of copper coins in 1812-15, several workhouse authorities minted their own coins in order to allow local trade and poor relief to continue normally. Date: 1813
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1812 1813 Authorities Coins Copper During Halesowen Issued Minted Order Penny Poor Shortage Shropshire Token Workhouse
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1. Title: Halesowen Workhouse Token - A Testament to Local Resilience during National Hardship. This intriguing one penny workhouse token, issued in 1813 at Halesowen, Shropshire, offers a glimpse into a time of national hardship and local innovation. During the period of 1812-1815, a severe shortage of copper coins engulfed the United Kingdom. In response, several workhouse authorities, including Halesowen, took matters into their own hands and minted their own coins to ensure the continuity of local trade and poor relief. The Halesowen Workhouse Token, as seen in this photograph, is a testament to the order and determination of the local community during this challenging time. The token's inscription, "One Penny," and the image of a cornucopia, symbolizing abundance, underscore the token's purpose as a means of facilitating transactions and providing essential relief to those in need. The national shortage of copper coins, which was caused by the melting down of copper coins for their metal value during the Napoleonic Wars, forced workhouse authorities to take extraordinary measures to maintain the flow of goods and services. The minting of these tokens allowed for a degree of normalcy amidst the chaos, enabling the poor to access essential resources and local businesses to continue trading. This photograph, taken from the extensive collection of historical images at Mary Evans Prints Online, serves as a poignant reminder of the resourcefulness and adaptability of communities during times of hardship. The Halesowen Workhouse Token stands as a symbol of the resilience and ingenuity of those who lived through this period and the vital role that local institutions played in providing for their communities.
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