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Collector's Token
Collector's Token
Collector's Token
Collector's Token

Collector's Token

Associated
Date1797
Object NameToken
Mediumbrass
ClassificationsTokens
Dimensions29 x 1.9mm, 10gm
AcquisitionPresented by Gordon Highlanders' Museum
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS007898
Keywords
    About MeHalfpenny-size token with a monogram on one side and the words 'Aberdeen Token'; the other side depicts a ruined castle. This is one of a series of tokens issued by a dealer named Denton of Smithfield, London; it has no real connection with Aberdeen.

    The widespread use of trade tokens in Britain in the late 18th century encouraged interest in collecting them. Some enterprising dealers began to issue tokens purely for sale to collectors.


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