Trade token (reverse), Penny, of Inveraray Castle, Argyll

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This is the reverse of a copper penny trade token of Inveraray Castle in Argyll. The token is dated 1797.

The reverse has the initials 'TG' entwined above two crossed palm branches. The surrounding text reads 'BRITISH PENNY/1797'.

Between 1787 and 1817 over 10,000 different types of trade token were issued to ease the shortage of small change. The contemporary fascination with tokens resulted in them becoming collectors' items. Some tokens were issued purely for collecting.

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• Online ID: 000-190-001-979-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1948.309
• Date: 1797
  
• Material: Copper; no evidence of wear. Inscription: Obv.: INVERARAY CASTLE, on a raised rim; view of castle; 'Jacobs' below. Rev.: BRITISH . PENNY . / 1797 ., on a raised rim; cypher of TG between crossed palm branches. Around rim, I PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND THE
  Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Argyllshire 2
  Trade token
  
• Dimensions: Diameter 33.50 mm; weight 26.16 g; die axis 11.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Argyllshire 2
  Trade token
  
• Subject: Trade Tokens
  
• Who: T. Gorton (Issuer)
  
• Where: England, uncertain mint
  Scotland, Argyll, Inveraray Castle
  
• Event:
• Description: Copper penny trade token of Inveraray Castle, Argyll, 1797
  
• References:
  • Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 179-80 
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