Scotland Lothian Halfpenny Token

Location Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year 1791
Type Emergency merchant token
Composition Copper
Weight 10.1 g
Diameter 28.98 mm
Thickness 1.94 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Smooth with lettering
Period
Notice
Reference(s) DH#50
Obverse description Figure (St. Andrew?) standing holding cross, facing right. Thistles to both sides. Date below.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET
(Translation: The legend is a Latin motto meaning `no one provokes me with impunity. It was the motto of the royal Stuart family since at least the late 16th century.)
Reverse description A ship sailing right.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9672319420
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