Leith halfpenny token

Leith halfpenny token. Obverse: Starboard-quarter view of a full-rigged ship under sail approaching a wharf and look-out tower, flagstaff with flag flying, small boat with two men rowing below. Legend: 'SUCCESS TO THE PORT 17 OF LEITH 96'. Reverse: Female figure with a staff in her left and a pair of scales in her right hand seated on a bale; barrels and a bale (left) inscribed 'GIN' and 'TEA'; a thistle plant (right). Legend: 'PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE. KIRKGATE LEITH'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1735
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1796
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm