Trade token (obverse), Farthing, of Andrew Melrose, Edinburgh

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This is the obverse of a copper farthing trade token of Andrew Melrose, an Edinburgh tea and spirits dealer. It dates from between around 1780 and 1830.

The text on the obverse advertises the issuer's goods - 'ANDW. MELROSE/TEA/& SPIRIT/WAREHOUSE/301 CANNONGATE'.

Due to a lack of low-value coins, many companies issued their own tokens, with which goods could be bought. Trade tokens also acted as advertisements for the issuer.

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• Online ID: 000-100-048-264-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1954.462
• Date: Between around 1780 and 1830
  
• Material: Trade token
  
• Dimensions: 22 mm
  
• What: Trade token
  
• Subject: Trade tokens
  
• Who: Melrose (Issuer)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
• Event:
• Description: Farthing trade token of Melrose, Edinburgh
  
• References:
  • Dalton and Hamer, 101 
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