1 Farthing Perth - Monks Tower

€108,157.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1798
TypeEmergency coinage › Merchant tokens
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyCurrency tokens (1798-1816)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.89 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Thomas Willets
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#11, Batty#1371
Obverse descriptionThe ancient Monk’s Tower on right, with Scottish flag flying; on left three berthed sailing ships and a quay-side. Lettering around, lettering and an ornament in exergue. Toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPERTH FARTHING 1798 MONKS TOWER
Reverse descriptionA large central design within a dotted circle: a girl standing half right, watering linen cloth laid out for bleaching. A background of grass and trees. Lettering outside the circle and in exergue. Toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN OUR VICINITY ARE THE FINEST STREAMS & FIELDS FOR BLEACHING IN BRITAIN * T MENZIES DES
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1798  - - 10 000
Catalog ID9420791320
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