Trade token (reverse), Halfpenny, possibly of Edinburgh

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This is the reverse of a copper halfpenny token, dated 1796. Although attributed to Edinburgh in the illustrated token book of Dalton & Hamer, 1916 the token may have originated elsewhere.

The reverse depicts a bunch of grapes, with a thistle on either side.

Issued mainly in farthing or halfpenny denominations, tokens varied in quality from crude lead discs stamped with initials to elaborate pieces of craftwork from the die-sinkers with vivid depictions of industrial or commercial scenes.

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• Online ID: 000-190-001-901-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.XII.19.42
• Date: 1796
  
• Material: Copper; slight traces of lustre; slight wear. Inscription: Obv.: FOR PURIFYING WATER; a filtering stone; 1796 in exergue. Rev.: no legend; shield bearing a bunch of grapes; thistle to either side. Edge plain, not in collar.
  Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Lothian 1
  Trade token
  
• Dimensions: Diameter 29.00 mm; weight 8.35 g; die axis 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Lothian 1
  Trade token
  
• Subject: Trade Tokens
  
• Who:
• Where: England, uncertain mint
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
• Event:
• Description: Copper halfpenny trade token of Edinburgh, Lothian, 1796
  
• References:
  • Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 179-80 
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