1794 United Kingdom 1/2 Penny Token – “Middlesex – Thomas Hardy”

A historic 1794 United Kingdom 1/2 Penny Token commemorating the acquittal of Thomas Hardy, a radical reformer tried for high treason. This token symbolizes public triumph against government oppression during the infamous treason trials initiated by William Pitt’s administration to curb British radicalism in the 1790s. Hardy, along with John Horne Tooke and John Thelwall, was acquitted by independent juries, marking a pivotal moment in British history. A must-have collectible for enthusiasts of historic coins and political memorabilia.