Trade token (obverse), of Campbell's Snuff Shop, Edinburgh

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This is the obverse of a copper halfpenny trade token of Campbell's snuff shop in Edinburgh. The token dates from 1796.

The obverse bears a figure in Highland dress and is inscribed 'THE GALLANT GARB OF SCOTLAND'. The same obverse appeared on a number of other tokens.

Representations of highlanders were often used on the signs of shops selling snuff and tobacco.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-335-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1995.394
• Date: 1796
  
• Material: Copper; some lustre; very slight wear. Inscription: Obv: ornament GALLAND GARB OF SCOTLAND ornament; standing figure of a Highlander / Rev: ornament SAINT ANDREWS STREET ED
  Trade token, halfpenny
  
• Dimensions: 29 mm x 28.5 mm / Die Axis: 6.5
  
• What: Trade token, halfpenny
  
• Subject: Trade tokens
  
• Who: Spence, London (Issuer)
  
• Where: England, London
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh (St Andrew Street)
  
• Event:
• Description: Copper halfpenny trade token of Edinburgh, issued by Spence, London, 1796
  
• References:
  • Dalton and Hamer, LothiaN 18 
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