Thomas and Alexander Hutchison, Copper 1/2d, 1792 (D&H Lothian 45)

Thomas and Alexander Hutchison, Copper 1/2d, 1792 (D&H Lothian 45)

Thomas and Alexander Hutchison, Copper 1/2d, 1792 (D&H Lothian 45) Obv: A figure of St. Andrew with his cross, between thistles. Around the perimeter NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET. In Ex: 1792 The top right hand corner of the cross points to the first limb of the A of LACESSET; the middle leaf of the right hand thistle points to the period. 1 of the date under the edge of the robe; 7 under the right foot; 9 under the left foot; 2 under the edge of the robe.Rev: The arms of Edinburgh upon a shield, between thistles, crest an anchor. Around the perimeter EDINBURGH HALFPENNY. Period after HALFPENNY. No bands on the anchor stock. Top leaf on the right hand thistle points above the foot of the Y of HALFPENNY. Top leaf on the left hand thistle points to the first limb of the E of EDINBURGH. Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOS. & ALEXR. HUTCHISON

Nice uncirculated.

£99.48