Old copper and an interesting token

[islandscope]

I dug this 1749 George II Half Penny in decent condition and the next signal was a coin I didn't immediately recognize. A quick search revealed its a Baron Spolasco token (for advertising purposes?). Apparently an interesting fellow but I couldn't find much info on the token. I didn't see anything on t-net so I thought I'd share.

It has a date Jany 22d 1838 and inscription.

 

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[Peyton Manning]

I like em both

 

[Mifarmer]

Nice finds, unless I take a long road trip I doubt I'll ever find a copper like that!

 

[Scrappy]

Great Geo II! That'll clean up well in cold peroxide overnight.

 

[against the wind]

Two really nice keepers,
Congratulations

 

[treblehunter]

Very nice finds, both! Congrats.

 

[A2coins]

SSSSWWWWWEEEEEETTTTT find and to think the city I live in was founded in 1826 you have lots of history there great find Thanks for sharing it!!!!

 

[trapperart]

2 nice finds congrats

 

[nhbenz]

Nice finds! Indeed it appears your token fits into the category of an "unofficial farthing" used for advertising, as described here: Baron Spolasco | HSLS
and here: Wales, Unofficial Farthings : Rare Coins and Tokens, On Line Catalogue

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Two very cool finds, congratulations!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on two great keepers.

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice recoveries! I really like that token.