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Trade token (reverse), Halfpenny, of David Peters, Perth

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Trade token (reverse), Halfpenny, of David Peters, Perth

This is the reverse of a copper halfpenny trade token of David Peters of Perth. Dated 1797, the token was manufactured by Lutwyche. The die-sinker was Westwood.

The reverse depicts the arms of Perth with the Latin motto on a ribbon - 'PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE', which translates as 'For the king, the law and the flock'.

In the second half of the 18th century, the government's failure to issue adequate small change resulted in traders and companies issuing their own token coinage. Circulated locally, trade tokens could be used to buy goods or redeemed for regal coinage.


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Online ID: 000-190-001-996-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1929.570
Date: 1797
Material: Copper; slight wear. Inscription: Obv.: PAYABLE AT dAVID PETERS WINE & SPIRIT SHOP .; a spirit still, two casks and a jug. Rev.: PERTH HALFPENNY; the arms of Perth, with the motto PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE on a ribbon; 1797 below. Diagonally milled edge.
Dimensions: Diameter 29.50 mm; weight 10.40 g; die axis 6.0
What: Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Perthshire 10
Trade token
Subject: Trade Tokens
Who: David Peters (Issuer)
Lutwyche (Manufacturer)
Where: England, Warwickshire, Birmingham (?)
Scotland, Perthshire, Perth
Event:
Description: Copper halfpenny trade token of David Peters, Perth, 1797
References:
  • Dalton, R & Hamer, S.H. 'The Provincial Token-Coinage of the 18th Century, Illustrated, Part XII: Scotland'. 1916 p. (vi) 
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