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Farthing Token (Aberdeen)
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Farthing Token (Aberdeen)

Datec. 1840-c. 1875
Object NameToken
Mediumcopper
ClassificationsTokens
Dimensions21 x 1.2mm, 4gm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1947 by Innes W T Kilgour.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS013343
About MeFarthing-size token depicting the N.S.E.L.C.'s premises on the obverse; the reverse carries an inscription only. The North of Scotland Equitable Loan Company was established at 52 Union Street, Aberdeen in about 1840.

These pieces functioned partly as advertising tokens but the words 'payable at' on the reverse indicate that they also had a monetary value.


1/4d Size Token (Brantingham)
George Brantingham
1838