Leith, Edinburgh (Lothian) copper halfpenny token dated 1797. Leith is the port of Edinburgh. Obverse: Sailing ship above sprigs of leaves with legend: "LEITH HALFPENNY". Reverse: Britannia seated holding spear and palm branch with legend: "LEITH HALFPENNY". Edge inscription: "PAYABLE IN LEITH EDINBURGH & GLASGOW". Good collectable condition, see photograph. D&H Lothian No: 61. Diameter 30.1mm. VF. £30.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |