Thomas Scott's Gatehouse of Fleet Halfpenny 1793

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Thomas Scott's Gatehouse of Fleet (Kirkcudbrightshire) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1793. The only token issued for Kirkcudbrightshire. Obverse: View of a large cotton manufactory: "PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF THOs SCOTT & Co 1793". Reverse: Griffin crest with motto: "IMPERO"and "GATEHOUSE HALFPENNY". Plain edge. Thomas Scott & Co., were cotton manufacturers in Gatehouse of Fleet. Ex-David Pottinger Collection. Nice collectable condition, see photograph.

D&H Kirkcudbrightshire No: 1. Diameter 29mm. EF-. £45.00

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