1/2 Penny Lothian - Edinburgh / Campbell`s

€111,165.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1796
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.7 g
Dimensions28.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Charles James
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#17, Batty#3416
Obverse descriptionDetailed profile portrait left of a jeweled turbaned Turk’s head smoking a pipe, with the artist’s name `JAMES` below, above a flower. Lettering around, toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPAYABLE AT CAMPBELLS SNUFF SHOP JAMES
Reverse descriptionA snuff jar on which `37` is impressed in a small circle, between two thistles, two crossed pipes above. Lettering around, date below and two small ornaments, toothed border
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSAINT ANDREWS STREET EDINBURGH 1796
EdgeDiagonally milled
Mint
Mintage1796  - -
Catalog ID8018385900
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