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Trade token (reverse), Halfpenny, of Smith & Wilson, Brechin, Angus

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Trade token (reverse), Halfpenny, of Smith & Wilson, Brechin, Angus
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This is the reverse of a copper halfpenny trade token of Smith and Wilson of Brechin in Angus. The token is dated 1801.

The reverse depicts a building with a waterwheel at the side. The surrounding text reads 'EAST MILL/BRECHIN/1801'.

The shortage of change was eased in 1797 when Boulton and Watt produced their 'Cartwheel' issue of copper coins. Production of tokens tailed off and, after a revival in the first quarter of the 19th century, they were finally declared illegal in 1817.

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