Trade token (obverse), Halfpenny, of Andrew Nicol, Montrose, Angus

This is the obverse of a copper halfpenny trade token of Andrew Nicol of Montrose in Angus. Dated 1799, the token was manufactured by Kempson. The die-sinker was Willets.

The obverse depicts the shield of arms, crest and supporters of Montrose.

Andrew Nicol, a tobacconist, issued ten hundredweight of tokens. Between 1787 and 1817 over 10,000 different types of trade token were issued. Although some pennies were produced, the tokens were issued mainly in farthing or halfpenny denominations.

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Online ID:	000-100-048-177-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1948.262
Date:	1799
Material:	Inscription: Obv. Montrose halfpenny 1799 / Ne oublie / Rev. Montrose Lunatic Hospital / Erected by Subscription / Edge. x Payable by Andrew Nicol (T)obaconist"
Dimensions:	28 mm Dia
What:	Trade token
Subject:	Trade tokens
Who:	Andrew Nicol (Issuer) Montrose Lunatic Hospital (Issuer)
Where:	Scotland, Angus, Montrose
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Description:	Copper halfpenny trade token of Andrew Nicol, tobacconist, Montrose, 1799
References:	Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 179-80 Dalton and Hamer, Angus 34
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