1/2 Penny Lanarkshire - Glasgow / G. Shearer

€25,012.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1791
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.69 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#2
Obverse descriptionCity coat of arms consisting of a tree in full leaf, with a bird on it, a bell hanging from it, and a salmon half way up it
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLET GLASGOW FLOURISH·
Reverse descriptionRecumbent river god leaning on overturned pitcher representing the source of the Clyde, date in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNUNQUAM ARESCERE MDCCXCI
(Translation: Never dry up)
EdgeInscripted
Mint
Mintage1791  - DH#2 - PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF GILBERT SHEARER & CO: - 483 903
1791  - DH#2a - as above but without colon -
1791  - DH#2b - PAYABLE AT H BROWNBILLS SILVERSMITH -
1791  - DH#2c - plain edge (in collar) -
Catalog ID7634130440
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