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1 Farthing Lothian - Edinburgh / St Andrew
Issuer | United Kingdom |
Year | 1792 |
Type | Token |
Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 4 g |
Dimensions | 22.3 mm |
Thickness | 1 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | 1797 |
Reference(s) | DH#66, Atkins#56, Batty#1158 |
Obverse description | St Andrew standing, head right, holding saltire cross, flanked by thistles. Lettering around, date below in exergue, toothed border |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT.
1792 (Translation: No one `cuts` (attacks) me with impunity) |
Reverse description | The Arms of Edinburgh (shield with Edinburgh castle walls, anchor and rope above), thistle wreath below. Lettering around, toothed border |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | EDINBURGH FARTHING |
Edge | Plain and milled varieties exist |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1792 - DH#66 - milled edge - 1792 - DH#66a - thicker flan, fine milling - 1792 - DH#66b - plain edge (in collar) - 1792 - DH#66c - plain edge (not in collar) -
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Catalog ID | 5348591460 |
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