Trade token (reverse), Halfpenny, possibly of Edinburgh

This is the reverse of a copper halfpenny token, dated 1796. Although attributed to Edinburgh in the illustrated token book of Dalton & Hamer, 1916 the token may have originated elsewhere.

The reverse depicts a bunch of grapes, with a thistle on either side.

Issued mainly in farthing or halfpenny denominations, tokens varied in quality from crude lead discs stamped with initials to elaborate pieces of craftwork from the die-sinkers with vivid depictions of industrial or commercial scenes.

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Online ID:	000-190-001-901-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.XII.19.42
Date:	1796
Material:	Copper; slight traces of lustre; slight wear. Inscription: Obv.: FOR PURIFYING WATER; a filtering stone; 1796 in exergue. Rev.: no legend; shield bearing a bunch of grapes; thistle to either side. Edge plain, not in collar.
Dimensions:	Diameter 29.00 mm; weight 8.35 g; die axis 6.0
What:	Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Lothian 1 Trade token
Subject:	Trade Tokens
Who:
Where:	England, uncertain mint Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	Copper halfpenny trade token of Edinburgh, Lothian, 1796
References:	Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 179-80
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