© ABC Coins & Tokens
© ABC Coins & Tokens
½ Penny Lothian - Edinburgh / Campbell's
1796 year| Copper | 10.7 g | 28.7 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 28.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#111165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A 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
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAINT ANDREWS STREET EDINBURGH
1796
Engraver: Charles James
Edge
Diagonally milled
Comment
Obverse, reverse and edge varieties exist (DH#13-16). There is DH# 18 with same reverse and lettering, with obverse of a figure in Highland dress standing left with lettering THE GALLANT GARB OF SCOTLAND and edge of SPENCE DEALER IN COINS LONDON lettering.Euphrame Campbell had a tobacconist and snuff shop at 2 St. Andrew's Street, Edinburgh.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Lothian - Edinburgh / Campbell'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 a private company, Campbell's, and was accepted as legal tender in the city, despite not being an official Royal Mint issue. This highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Edinburgh during a time of economic hardship.
