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½ Penny Edinburgh - Anderson and Leslie's
1797 year| Copper | 10.55 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.55 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#37858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
A gardener in 18th century attire, standing facing on ground holding a spade in right hand and an uprooted sapling in the other, and garden in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEU SEGNES JACEANt TERRÆ
* ETIAM MONTES CONSERERE JUVAT *
Translation:
Nor let even the poor and infertile grounds lie neglected
And the mountains battle favours
Edge
Plain
Comment
Anderson, Leslie & Co., were seedsmen, nurserymen and florists in Edinburgh, hence the reverse design of a gardener at work.The building represented is Edinburgh University's 'Old College'. Designed by Robert Adam, the building was begun in 1789 and completed in 1818-1834. Today this building is the administrative centre of the university as well as holding the Faculty of Law.
It was manufactured by Kempson. The die-sinker was Wyon.
The quote "Neu segnes jaceant terrae" is from Virgil.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Edinburgh - Anderson and Leslie's) 1797 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in Scotland, particularly in the city of Edinburgh. The coin was minted by a private company, Anderson and Leslie's, and was intended to serve as a substitute for the official British halfpenny coin. The coin's design features a crowned shield with the initials "A" and "L" on either side, and the reverse side bears the inscription "Half Penny" within a wreath. Despite its unofficial status, the coin was widely accepted and circulated in Edinburgh and surrounding areas, and it remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1797 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Edinburgh - Anderson and Leslie's) 1797 coin.
