Copper token (obverse) for the Royal Infirmary for Children, Glasgow

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This is the obverse of a copper token for the Royal Infirmary for Children in Glasgow. The token dates from the 19th century.

The obverse bears the inscription 'Royal Infirmary of Children Established 26 April 1820'.

The infirmary was one of several sources of medical help for the poor in the 19th century that were funded by donations.

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• Online ID: 000-100-048-164-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.xii.19.21
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Trade token
  
• Dimensions: 32 mm Dia
  
• What: Trade token
  
• Subject: Trade tokens
  
• Who: Royal Infirmary (Issuer)
  
• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
  
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• Description: Trade token of the Royal Infirmary, Glasgow
  
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