Description:Copper farthing trade token issued by Edward Moore, grocer of Moore's Buildings, Tontine Square, Hanley.
During the 19th century it was common for publicans, licencees and shopkeepers to issue their own tokens or 'checks'. Most of the checks issued in Staffordshire were made by Birmingham and Black Country diesinkers and stamping workshops. They could be spent on goods sold at the named shop, and they also served as advertisements for the business.
Obverse: 'LET WILLENHALL FLOURISH. 1844'. Padlock, bolt and bracket, curry comb.
Reverse: 'RUSHBROOKE'S FAMILY TEA AND GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT'.
Obverse: 'VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN'. Profile of Victoria.
Reverse: 'MOORE'S BUILDINGS. E. MOORE, GROCER & PROVISION MERCHANT. HANLEY, TONTINE SQUARE'.