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1/2 Penny Lothian - Edinburgh / Campbell's
| Issuer | Campbell's Snuff Shop |
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| Year | 1796 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Bust of a turbaned Highlander facing left, depicted in elaborate costume with feathered cap, draped jacket adorned with decorative elements, and a clay pipe raised to his lips — an allusion to the snuff and tobacco trade. The figure is rendered in bold relief with fine detail in the drapery and facial features. The surrounding circular legend reads PAYABLE AT CAMPBELLS SNUFF SHOP JAMES, with the engraver's signature 'JAMES' appearing in the lower field beneath the bust. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central design features a large snuff jar or canister bearing the monogram 'CJ' within a decorative cartouche, flanked on either side by crossed clay pipes. Below the jar, two thistle sprigs flank the date 1796 in the exergue, referencing the Scottish origin of the issuer. The circular legend SAINT ANDREWS STREET EDINBURGH surrounds the central design, identifying the precise location of Campbell's establishment. The overall composition is crisp and well-struck, with a diagonally milled edge visible at the rim. |
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