000-100-103-374-C
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Trade token (obverse), Halfpenny, of Henry Harrison, Edinburgh
This is the obverse of a copper halfpenny trade token of Henry Harrison of Edinburgh, who may possibly have been a buckle maker. The token is dated 1796.
The obverse is inscribed with the interwoven initials of the issuer - 'HH'.
Circulated locally, trade tokens could be used to buy goods or redeemed for regal coinage. They were also an ideal way for a company to advertise its wares.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-103-374-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.1995.396 |
| Date: |
1796
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| Material: |
Copper; reverse very slightly off-centre; much lustre; no evidence of wear. Inscription: Obv.: no legend; cypher of HH; floral ornaments above and below. Rev.: H . HARRISON . ST . LEONARDS . EDIN .; Ns reversed; an anchor; 17 to left and 96 to right. Edg
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| Dimensions: |
Diameter 29.50 mm; weight 9.43 g; die axis 12.0
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| What: |
Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Lothian 19
Trade token
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| Subject: |
Trade Tokens
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| Who: |
Henry Harrison (Issuer)
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| Where: |
England, uncertain mint
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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| Description: |
Copper halfpenny trade token of H. Harrison, Edinburgh, Lothian, 1796
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| References: |
- Dalton, R & Hamer, S.H. 'The Provincial Token-Coinage of the 18th Century, Illustrated, Part XII: Scotland'. 1916 p. (v)
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