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| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a jovial rotund figure in a wide-brimmed hat, raising a glass of beer, rendered in high relief. The legend around the upper field reads 'Wm. McEWAN & Co. Ltd. EDINBURGH' with 'ESTD 1856' flanking the figure at centre, and the denomination 'ONE SHILLING' prominently inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the McEwan's branded label design in relief, with a banner bearing the name 'McEWAN'S' arching across the upper portion, and a small figure of the same jovial character at centre flanked by 'ESTD' and '1856'. The slogan 'The Great Family of Ales' appears in the lower portion of the label device within a decorative frame. |
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