![Postcard of Trade token (obverse), Halfpenny (proof), of Anderson Leslie & Company, Edinburgh.](/database/media.php?file=postcard/image/0098/00988541.jpg&PHPSESSID=ucl72jhhdsalnr0ju9ekfd2ul7) 000-100-083-198-C © National Museums Scotland |
|
Trade token (obverse), Halfpenny (proof), of Anderson Leslie & Company, Edinburgh
This is the obverse of a copper proof halfpenny trade token of Anderson Leslie & Company of Edinburgh. Dated 1797, the token was designed by James Wright Junior and manufactured by Kempson. The die-sinker was Wyon.
The obverse depicts a public building with 'NEW/UNIVERSITY' underneath. The surrounding text reads 'EDINBURGH HALFPENNY PAYE BY ANDERSON LESLIE & Co'.
The building represented is Edinburgh University's 'Old College'. Designed by Robert Adam, the building was begun in 1789 and completed in 1818-1834. Today this building is the administrative centre of the university as well as holding the Faculty of Law.
Record details
To search on related items, click any linked text below.
Online ID: |
000-100-083-198-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
Project description | View all records in project |
Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.1995.388 |
Date: |
1797
|
Material: |
Copper; no evidence of wear. Inscription: Obv: EDINBURGH HALFPENNY PAYE BY ANDERSON LESLIE & Co, around; view of a public building; 1797, above tower; WRIGHT DES, on ground; NEW UNIVERSITY, below / Rev: star NEU SEGNES JACEANT TERRAE star ETIAM MONTES CON
|
Dimensions: |
28 mm / Die Axis: 6.0
|
What: |
Token Type: D&H 7 Trade token, halfpenny
|
Subject: |
Trade tokens
|
Who: |
Anderson, Leslie and Company, Edinburgh (Issuer) Edinburgh University J. Wright (Designer)
|
Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
|
Event: |
|
Description: |
Copper halfpenny trade token of Anderson, Leslie and Co., Edinburgh, designed by J. Wright, 1797
|
References: |
- Dalton and Hamer, Lothian 7
- Dalton, R & Hamer, S.H. 'The Provincial Token-Coinage of the 18th Century, Illustrated, Part XII: Scotland'. 1916 p. (iv-v)
|
Translations: |
|
Related Records: |
|