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Trade token (obverse), Halfpenny, of E Campbell, Edinburgh

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000-100-083-196-C
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Trade token (obverse), Halfpenny, of E Campbell, Edinburgh

This is the obverse of a copper halfpenny trade token of E Campbell of Edinburgh. Dated 1796, this token is a 'mule' - struck from two dies not usually used together.

The obverse depicts a kilted Highlander. The surrounding text reads 'THE GALLANT GARB OF SCOTLAND'.

Tobacco reached Scotland from America in the early 17th century and smoking soon became popular. Tobacco was smoked in clay pipes, which were cheap and disposable. It was not until the mid 18th century that snuff-taking became more popular than smoking.


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Online ID: 000-100-083-196-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1995.395
Date: 1796
Material: Copper; much lustre, no evidence of wear. Inscription: Obv: THE GALLANT GARB OF SCOTLAND / Rev: SAINT ANDREWS STREET EDINBURGH; 37; 1796 / Rim: SPENCE DEALER IN COINS LONDON
Dimensions: 29 mm x 28.5 mm / Die Axis: 6.5
What: ICOM Number: D&H 18
Trade token, farthing
Subject: Trade tokens
Who: Campbell's Snuff Shop, St Andrews Street, Edinburgh (Issuer)
Spence, London (Maker?)
Where: England, London
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description: Copper farthing trade token of Campbell's Snuff Shop, Edinburgh, issued by Spence, London, 1796
References:
  • Dalton and Hamer, LothiaN 18 
  • Seaby's Standard Catalogue of British Coins Part 4: Coins and Tokens of Scotland, compiled by P. Frank Purvey. London: Seaby, 1972. 
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