Obv: St. Andrew with his cross between thistles, NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT. (around), 1790 in exergue. Rev: The arms of Edinburgh between thistles, crest an anchor, EDINBURGH HALFPENNY around. Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOS. & ALEXR. HUTCHISON.
Uncirculated.
Manufactured and engraved by Hancock for Thomas and Alexander Hutchison, merchants in High Street, Edinburgh. St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. The Latin translates to, “None shall hurt me with impunity.” The X-shaped cross is said to have come from Achaius, King of the Scots, who was said to have seen a bright St. Andrew’s cross appear in the night sky the evening before his battle and victory over King Athelstan of England.