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Scotland - 1796

Harrison`s

Obverse:

The cypher HH in ornamental text capitals with a small floral ornament above and below it.

Edge:

Plain.

Reverse:

An anchor dividing the date, "17 96"

Legend:

H. HARRISON ST LEONARDS EDIN.

Vern's Comments:

Diesinker and manufacturer, unknown. Common.

Comments. Henry Harrison was a buckle-maker in St. Leonards, a district outside the old walls of Edinburgh, which took its name from an ancient hospital and chapel there which was dedicated to St. Leonard.

The reverse design shows the crest of the city of Edinburgh (see the reverse of Lothian No.5).

Commercial Coins 1787-1804., p. 262

Scotland — Lothian

D & H 20 — Edinburgh

Bell Pg: 262

O: Same as last.

A. 15

R: Similar, but the letters N are formed properly, and there are no dots between the words of the legend. EDIN to right of anchor.

E: Plain.

Also in brass.

Harrison`s