token; trade halfpenny (John White, Leith)

Production date
1796
 Description
Halfpenny trade tokens for use at John White's, Leith. On the obverse is a full rigged ship under sail approaching a wharf with a look out tower and small boat. On the reverse is a female figure with a scale in her right hand and a staff in her left. She is seated on a bale. A barrel in front of her is labelled "GIN" and a bale is labelled "TEA". There is a thistle behind her.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1796
Production place
Scotland
Signature & date
Stamped on the obverse is "SUCESS TO THE PORT 17 OF LEITH 96" and on the reverse is "PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRKGATE LEITH" on barrels "GIN" and "TEA".
Associated date
1796
Associated place
Leith/Edinburgh (Council Area)
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 2.9cm (Dia 1 1/8")
Accession number
1977-040-059

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