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© GT Foreman (CC BY-NC)
½ Penny Lothian - Edinburgh / Archibald’s
1796 year| Copper | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#328495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Lettering and symbols across five lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SELLS
GARDEN, GRASS,
+FLOWER SEEDS,
FRUIT TREES
+c. +c. +c
Edge
Milled to left \\\\\
Note: plain edge variety exists (see below)
Comment
This type was also struck in brass. Similar types exist:DH#9 - obverse has palm branch without shield, similar reverse.
DH#11 - obverse has dots after each word of legend, similar reverse.
DH#12 - larger obverse with six pointed star after FIDES, larger reverse with no commas after GARDEN or GRASS.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Lothian - Edinburgh / Archibald’s) 1796 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 Archibald Campbell, a local merchant, and was accepted as legal tender in the city. This coin is a rare example of a privately minted token that was used as currency during this time period.
