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

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1954.462
Date:	Between around 1780 and 1830
Material:
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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