HALF PENNY TOKEN, Scotland
N1979.67
A copper token.
Obverse: 'RETE TRAHITO FAUSTE'; Man at left standing right dragging a fishing-net to shore, small boat lying on beach in background at right, artist's signature in exergue.
Reverse: 'PERTH HALFPENNY // TAY BRIDGE / FINISH ED 1770'; View of Tay Bridge from Tay with hills behind, arms of city of Perth in sunk circle in exergue marginal inscription.
Edge: 'PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY JOHN FERRIER + + + + + +'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | N1979.67 |
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| Accession Date: | 10 Oct 1979 |
Material
| Copper/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| diameter | 27mm |
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