Trade token (reverse), Halfpenny, of Henry Harrison, Edinburgh

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This is the reverse of a copper halfpenny trade token of Henry Harrison of Edinburgh. The token is dated 1796.

The reverse depicts an anchor with the date date split into two on either side - '17' to the left and '96' to the right. The surrounding text reads 'H. HARRISON. ST. LEONARDS. EDIN.'

It has been estimated that 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: 000-190-001-931-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1995.396
• Date: 1796
  
• Material: Copper; reverse very slightly off-centre; much lustre; no evidence of wear. Inscription: Obv.: no legend; cypher of HH; floral ornaments above and below. Rev.: H . HARRISON . ST . LEONARDS . EDIN .; Ns reversed; an anchor; 17 to left and 96 to right. Edg
  Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Lothian 19
  Trade token
  
• Dimensions: Diameter 29.50 mm; weight 9.43 g; die axis 12.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Lothian 19
  Trade token
  
• Subject: Trade Tokens
  
• Who: Henry Harrison (Issuer)
  
• Where: England, uncertain mint
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
• Event:
• Description: Copper halfpenny trade token of H. Harrison, Edinburgh, Lothian, 1796
  
• References:
  • Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 179-80 
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